How severe is CVE-2006-0509?

CVE-2006-0509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0509 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-2006-0509?

CVE-2006-0509 primarily affects Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0509?

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

When was CVE-2006-0509 published?

CVE-2006-0509 was published on 2006-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0509

CVE-2006-0509 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk 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: Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk
Published: 2006-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in clients.php in Cerberus Helpdesk, possibly 2.7, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the contact_search parameter and (2) unspecified url fields.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0509?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in clients.php in Cerberus Helpdesk, possibly 2.7, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the contact_search parameter and (2) unspecified url fields.
How severe is CVE-2006-0509?: CVE-2006-0509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0509 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-2006-0509?: CVE-2006-0509 primarily affects Cerberus Cerberus Helpdesk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0509?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0509 published?: CVE-2006-0509 was published on 2006-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cerberus:cerberus_helpdesk:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cerberus:cerberus_helpdesk:2.7.1_development_release:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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