CVE-2006-6838
Rediff Bol Downloader ActiveX (OCX) control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files,...
CVE-2006-6838 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Rediff Bol Downloader Activex Ocx Control, published December 31, 2006. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.51%, the 85th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.51%EPSS, 85th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Rediff Bol Downloader - ActiveX Control Execute Local File | 2006-12-31 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2006-6838- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2006-6838- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-6821No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2006-6821- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-24x4-hpq6-x4j9No score
Rediff Bol Downloader ActiveX (OCX) control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary files,...
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.
- Record
GHSA-24x4-hpq6-x4j9- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.