How severe is CVE-2006-6838?

CVE-2006-6838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6838?

CVE-2006-6838 affects Rediff Bol Downloader Activex Ocx Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6838?

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-2006-6838 published?

CVE-2006-6838 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6838

CVE-2006-6838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rediff Bol Downloader Activex Ocx Control 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: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rediff Bol Downloader Activex Ocx Control
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Rediff Bol Downloader ActiveX (OCX) control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files, and obtain sensitive information (usernames and pathnames), via a URL in the url vbscript parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6838?: Rediff Bol Downloader ActiveX (OCX) control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files, and obtain sensitive information (usernames and pathnames), via a URL in the url vbscript parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-6838?: CVE-2006-6838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6838?: CVE-2006-6838 affects Rediff Bol Downloader Activex Ocx Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6838?: 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-2006-6838 published?: CVE-2006-6838 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rediff:bol_downloader_activex_ocx_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*