CVE-2006-0229

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Wehntrust might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, which is run when Wehntrust creates the autostart key.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 25.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 17, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422020/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422046/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16268
cve@mitrehttp://www.wehnus.com/downloads.pl
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24315
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422020/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422046/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16268
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.wehnus.com/downloads.pl
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24315

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-0229?

CVE-2006-0229 is a none vulnerability published on January 17, 2006. Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Wehntrust might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious "program.exe" file in the C: folder, which is run when Wehntrust creates the autostart key.

When was CVE-2006-0229 disclosed?

CVE-2006-0229 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 17, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-0229 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-0229 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 25.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-0229?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-0229, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-0229

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