How severe is CVE-2006-6960?

CVE-2006-6960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6960?

CVE-2006-6960 affects Webroot Software Spy Sweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6960?

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

When was CVE-2006-6960 published?

CVE-2006-6960 was published on 2007-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6960

CVE-2006-6960 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webroot Software Spy Sweeper with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webroot Software Spy Sweeper
Published: 2007-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Compression Sweep feature in WebRoot Spy Sweeper 4.5.9 and earlier does not handle non-ZIP archives, which allows remote attackers to bypass the malware detection via files with (1) RAR, (2) GZ, (3) TAR, (4) CAB, or (5) ACE compression.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6960?: The Compression Sweep feature in WebRoot Spy Sweeper 4.5.9 and earlier does not handle non-ZIP archives, which allows remote attackers to bypass the malware detection via files with (1) RAR, (2) GZ, (3) TAR, (4) CAB, or (5) ACE compression.
How severe is CVE-2006-6960?: CVE-2006-6960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6960?: CVE-2006-6960 affects Webroot Software Spy Sweeper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6960?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6960 published?: CVE-2006-6960 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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