HIGH
CVE-2006-4013
CWE-22Published: August 7, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam (SBAS) before 6.0.4, when the Control Center is allowed to connect from any computer, allow remote attackers to read and overwrite certain files via directory traversal sequences in (1) DATABLOB-GET and (2) DATABLOB-SAVE requests.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-4013 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
symantec1 product(s)
brightmail antispam
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21223Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.07.27.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21223Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.07.27.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-4013
CVSS Score7.6 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 7, 2006
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-4013 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.