CVE-2006-7234

CVE-2006-7234 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lynx 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

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Lynx before 2.8.6rel.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via malicious (1) .mailcap and (2) mime.types files in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7234?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Lynx before 2.8.6rel.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via malicious (1) .mailcap and (2) mime.types files in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2006-7234?
CVE-2006-7234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-7234 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7234?
CVE-2006-7234 primarily affects Lynx. In total, 179 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7234?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-7234 published?
CVE-2006-7234 was published on 2008-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (179)

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