MEDIUM
CVE-2006-6276
CWE-444Published: December 4, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
HTTP request smuggling vulnerability in Sun Java System Proxy Server before 20061130, when used with Sun Java System Application Server or Sun Java System Web Server, allows remote attackers to bypass HTTP request filtering, hijack web sessions, perform cross-site scripting (XSS), and poison web caches via unspecified attack vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-6276 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
sun4 product(s)
java system application serverjava system web proxy serverjava system web serverone application server
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/23186Broken Link
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1017322Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1017323Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1017324Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102733-1Broken Link · Patch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21371Broken Link · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30662Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://secunia.com/advisories/23186Broken Link
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1017322Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1017323Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1017324Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102733-1Broken Link · Patch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21371Broken Link · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-6276
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-444
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 4, 2006
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-6276 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.