Is CVE-2006-6884 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2006-6884, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2006-6884 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2006-6884 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-6884?

CVE-2006-6884 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2006-6884

CWE-119Published: December 31, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in the WZFILEVIEW.FileViewCtrl.61 ActiveX control (aka Sky Software "FileView" ActiveX control) for WinZip 10.0 Build 6667 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the CreateNewFolderFromName method, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5198.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-6884 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-6884. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.