How severe is CVE-2006-6959?

CVE-2006-6959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6959?

CVE-2006-6959 affects Webroot Software Spy Sweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6959?

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

When was CVE-2006-6959 published?

CVE-2006-6959 was published on 2007-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6959

CVE-2006-6959 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webroot Software Spy Sweeper with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webroot Software Spy Sweeper
Published: 2007-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WebRoot Spy Sweeper 4.5.9 and earlier allows local users to bypass the "Startup-Shield" security restrictions by modifying certain registry keys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6959?: WebRoot Spy Sweeper 4.5.9 and earlier allows local users to bypass the "Startup-Shield" security restrictions by modifying certain registry keys.
How severe is CVE-2006-6959?: CVE-2006-6959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6959?: CVE-2006-6959 affects Webroot Software Spy Sweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6959 published?: CVE-2006-6959 was published on 2007-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webroot_software:spy_sweeper:4.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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