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CVE-2006-1785

2.1 · LOW

Adobe Document Server for Reader Extensions 6.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script via a leading (1) ftp or (2) http URI in the ReaderURL variable in the "Update Downl…

Published Apr 13, 2006adobeEPSS 1.54%

Overview

CVE-2006-1785 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting adobe document_server. It was published on April 13, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Adobe Document Server for Reader Extensions 6.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script via a leading (1) ftp or (2) http URI in the ReaderURL variable in the "Update Download Site" section of ads-readerext. NOTE: it is not clear whether the vendor advisory addresses this issue. In addition, since the issue requires administrative privileges to exploit, it is not clear whether this crosses security boundaries.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from adobe. Update document_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/15924Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2005-68/advisory/Refwww.adobe.com/support/techdocs/322699.htmlRefwww.osvdb.org/24588Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/430869/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17500Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1342Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25770Refsecunia.com/advisories/15924Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2005-68/advisory/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1785?

CVE-2006-1785 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting adobe document_server. It was published on April 13, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-1785?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-1785?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from adobe. Update document_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-1785?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1785 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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