How severe is CVE-2006-1548?

CVE-2006-1548 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1548 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1548?

CVE-2006-1548 affects Apache Struts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1548?

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

When was CVE-2006-1548 published?

CVE-2006-1548 was published on 2006-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1548

CVE-2006-1548 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Struts 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: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Struts
Published: 2006-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in (1) LookupDispatchAction and possibly (2) DispatchAction and (3) ActionDispatcher in Apache Software Foundation (ASF) Struts before 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the parameter name, which is not filtered in the resulting error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1548?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in (1) LookupDispatchAction and possibly (2) DispatchAction and (3) ActionDispatcher in Apache Software Foundation (ASF) Struts before 1.2.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the parameter name, which is not filtered in the resulting error message.
How severe is CVE-2006-1548?: CVE-2006-1548 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1548 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1548?: CVE-2006-1548 affects Apache Struts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1548?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1548 published?: CVE-2006-1548 was published on 2006-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:struts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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