How severe is CVE-2006-0251?

CVE-2006-0251 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0251 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0251?

CVE-2006-0251 affects Faq-o-matic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0251?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-0251 published?

CVE-2006-0251 was published on 2006-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0251

CVE-2006-0251 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Faq-o-matic with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Faq-o-matic
Published: 2006-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in fom.cgi in Faq-O-Matic 2.711 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) _duration, (2) file, and (3) cmd parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0251?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in fom.cgi in Faq-O-Matic 2.711 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) _duration, (2) file, and (3) cmd parameters.
How severe is CVE-2006-0251?: CVE-2006-0251 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0251 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0251?: CVE-2006-0251 affects Faq-o-matic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0251?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0251 published?: CVE-2006-0251 was published on 2006-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:faq-o-matic:faq-o-matic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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