CVE-2006-6947
CVE-2006-6947 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nec Multiwriter 1700c with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Nec Multiwriter 1700c
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The FTP server in the NEC MultiWriter 1700C allows remote attackers to redirect traffic to other sites (aka FTP bounce) via the PORT command, a variant of CVE-1999-0017.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6947?
- The FTP server in the NEC MultiWriter 1700C allows remote attackers to redirect traffic to other sites (aka FTP bounce) via the PORT command, a variant of CVE-1999-0017.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6947?
- CVE-2006-6947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6947 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-2006-6947?
- CVE-2006-6947 affects Nec Multiwriter 1700c. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6947?
- 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-2006-6947 published?
- CVE-2006-6947 was published on 2007-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:nec:multiwriter_1700c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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