CVE-2006-6131
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 28, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in (1) WSAdminServer and (2) WSWebServer in Kerio WebSTAR (4D WebSTAR Server Suite) 5.4.2 and earlier allows local users with webstar privileges to gain root privileges via a malicious libucache.dylib helper library in the current working directory.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-6131 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-6131. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-6131 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts