How severe is CVE-2006-1603?

CVE-2006-1603 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1603 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1603?

CVE-2006-1603 affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1603?

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

When was CVE-2006-1603 published?

CVE-2006-1603 was published on 2006-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1603

CVE-2006-1603 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb Group Phpbb
Published: 2006-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in profile.php in phpBB 2.0.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cur_password parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1603?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in profile.php in phpBB 2.0.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cur_password parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-1603?: CVE-2006-1603 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1603 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1603?: CVE-2006-1603 affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1603?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1603 published?: CVE-2006-1603 was published on 2006-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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