How severe is CVE-2006-6885?

CVE-2006-6885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6885?

CVE-2006-6885 affects Macromedia Shockwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6885?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-6885 published?

CVE-2006-6885 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6885

CVE-2006-6885 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Macromedia Shockwave with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Macromedia Shockwave
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An ActiveX control in SwDir.dll in Macromedia Shockwave 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long string in the swURL attribute.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6885?: An ActiveX control in SwDir.dll in Macromedia Shockwave 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long string in the swURL attribute.
How severe is CVE-2006-6885?: CVE-2006-6885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6885?: CVE-2006-6885 affects Macromedia Shockwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6885 published?: CVE-2006-6885 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:macromedia:shockwave:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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