CVE-2006-1785: Adobe Document Server for Reader Extensions 6.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script via a leading (1) ftp or (2) http URI...

Description

Adobe Document Server for Reader Extensions 6.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script via a leading (1) ftp or (2) http URI in the ReaderURL variable in the "Update Download Site" section of ads-readerext. NOTE: it is not clear whether the vendor advisory addresses this issue. In addition, since the issue requires administrative privileges to exploit, it is not clear whether this crosses security boundaries.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.55%

71.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Document Server	6.0

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1785?

Adobe Document Server for Reader Extensions 6.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script via a leading (1) ftp or (2) http URI in the ReaderURL variable in the "Update Download Site" section of ads-readerext. NOTE: it is not clear whether the vendor advisory addresses this issue. In addition, since the issue requires administrative privileges to exploit, it is not clear whether this crosses security boundaries.

How severe is CVE-2006-1785?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1785 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1785?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.