CVE-2006-0437

CVE-2006-0437 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb 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

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin_smilies.php in phpBB 2.0.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Javascript events such as "onmouseover" in the (1) smile_url or (2) smile_emotion parameters, which bypasses a check for "<" and ">" characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0437?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin_smilies.php in phpBB 2.0.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Javascript events such as "onmouseover" in the (1) smile_url or (2) smile_emotion parameters, which bypasses a check for "<" and ">" characters.
How severe is CVE-2006-0437?
CVE-2006-0437 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0437 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0437?
CVE-2006-0437 primarily affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0437?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0437 published?
CVE-2006-0437 was published on 2006-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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