How severe is CVE-2006-6897?

CVE-2006-6897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6897 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6897?

CVE-2006-6897 affects Widcomm Bluetooth For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6897?

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

When was CVE-2006-6897 published?

CVE-2006-6897 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6897

CVE-2006-6897 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Widcomm Bluetooth For Windows with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Widcomm Bluetooth For Windows
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows (BTW) 3.0.1.905 allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized file operations via a .. (dot dot) in an unspecified parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6897?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows (BTW) 3.0.1.905 allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized file operations via a .. (dot dot) in an unspecified parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-6897?: CVE-2006-6897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6897 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6897?: CVE-2006-6897 affects Widcomm Bluetooth For Windows. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6897?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6897 published?: CVE-2006-6897 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:widcomm:bluetooth_for_windows:3.0.1.905:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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