CVE-2006-0683
CVE-2006-0683 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Virtual Hosting Control System 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: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Virtual Hosting Control System
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Virtual Hosting Control System (VHCS) 2.4.7.1 with v.1 patch and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username, which is recorded in a log file but not properly handled when the administrator uses the admin log utility to read the log file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-0683?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Virtual Hosting Control System (VHCS) 2.4.7.1 with v.1 patch and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username, which is recorded in a log file but not properly handled when the administrator uses the admin log utility to read the log file.
- How severe is CVE-2006-0683?
- CVE-2006-0683 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-0683 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-0683?
- CVE-2006-0683 primarily affects Virtual Hosting Control System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-0683?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-0683 published?
- CVE-2006-0683 was published on 2006-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18799
- http://www.rs-labs.com/adv/RS-Labs-Advisory-2006-1.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424816/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16600
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0534
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24664
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:virtual_hosting_control_system:virtual_hosting_control_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:virtual_hosting_control_system:virtual_hosting_control_system:2.4.7.1_patch_v.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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