CVE-2006-3209 json
The Task scheduler (at.exe) on Microsoft Windows XP spawns each scheduled process with SYSTEM permissions, which allows local users to gain…
published 2006-06-24 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-3206
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Task scheduler (at.exe) on Microsoft Windows XP spawns each scheduled process with SYSTEM permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third parties, who state that the Task scheduler is limited to the Administrators group by default upon installation
Exploit prediction
1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/436810/100/200/threaded
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/436884/100/200/threaded
mailing-list
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/1137
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-3209
- NVD CVE-2006-3209
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