How severe is CVE-2006-7213?

CVE-2006-7213 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-7213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-7213?

CVE-2006-7213 affects Firebirdsql Firebird. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7213?

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

When was CVE-2006-7213 published?

CVE-2006-7213 was published on 2007-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-7213

CVE-2006-7213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Firebirdsql Firebird with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Firebirdsql Firebird
Published: 2007-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Firebird 1.5 allows remote authenticated users without SYSDBA and owner permissions to overwrite a database by creating a database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7213?: Firebird 1.5 allows remote authenticated users without SYSDBA and owner permissions to overwrite a database by creating a database.
How severe is CVE-2006-7213?: CVE-2006-7213 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-7213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7213?: CVE-2006-7213 affects Firebirdsql Firebird. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-7213 published?: CVE-2006-7213 was published on 2007-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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