CVE-2006-6838 json
Rediff Bol Downloader ActiveX (OCX) control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files, and obtain sensitive information (usernames…
published 2006-12-31 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-6821
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.5%
- EPSS 2.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 84%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Rediff Bol Downloader ActiveX (OCX) control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files, and obtain sensitive information (usernames and pathnames), via a URL in the url vbscript parameter.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-3058)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-3058 Rediff Bol Downloader - ActiveX Control Execute Local File remote, 2006-12-31
- infogreg.com http://www.infogreg.com/security/misc/rediff-bol-downloader-allows-downloading-and-spawning-arbitary-files.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21831 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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infogreg.com
/security/misc/rediff-bol-downloader-allows-downloading-and-spawning-arbitary-files.html
exploit, url-repurposed
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/21831
vdb-entry, exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/455611/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/2089
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-6838
- NVD CVE-2006-6838
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