How severe is CVE-2006-6692?

CVE-2006-6692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6692 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6692?

CVE-2006-6692 affects Zabbix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6692?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-6692 published?

CVE-2006-6692 was published on 2006-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6692

CVE-2006-6692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zabbix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Zabbix
Published: 2006-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in zabbix before 20061006 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in information that would be recorded in the system log using (1) zabbix_log or (2) zabbix_syslog.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6692?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in zabbix before 20061006 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in information that would be recorded in the system log using (1) zabbix_log or (2) zabbix_syslog.
How severe is CVE-2006-6692?: CVE-2006-6692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6692 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6692?: CVE-2006-6692 affects Zabbix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6692?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-6692 published?: CVE-2006-6692 was published on 2006-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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