How severe is CVE-2006-6718?

CVE-2006-6718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6718?

CVE-2006-6718 affects Alliedtelesyn At-9000 24 Ethernetswitch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6718?

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-2006-6718 published?

CVE-2006-6718 was published on 2006-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6718

CVE-2006-6718 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alliedtelesyn At-9000 24 Ethernetswitch 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: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alliedtelesyn At-9000 24 Ethernetswitch
Published: 2006-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Allied Telesis AT-9000/24 Ethernet switch has a default password for its admin account, "manager," which allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6718?: The Allied Telesis AT-9000/24 Ethernet switch has a default password for its admin account, "manager," which allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions.
How severe is CVE-2006-6718?: CVE-2006-6718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6718?: CVE-2006-6718 affects Alliedtelesyn At-9000 24 Ethernetswitch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6718?: 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-2006-6718 published?: CVE-2006-6718 was published on 2006-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454630/100/0/threaded

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:alliedtelesyn:at-9000_24_ethernetswitch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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