CVE-2006-1697
CVE-2006-1697 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Matt Wright Matt Wright Guestbook 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% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Matt Wright Matt Wright Guestbook
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Matt Wright Guestbook 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Your Name, (2) E-Mail, or (3) Comments fields when posting a message.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-1697?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Matt Wright Guestbook 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Your Name, (2) E-Mail, or (3) Comments fields when posting a message.
- How severe is CVE-2006-1697?
- CVE-2006-1697 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-1697 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-1697?
- CVE-2006-1697 affects Matt Wright Matt Wright Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-1697?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-1697 published?
- CVE-2006-1697 was published on 2006-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://liz0zim.no-ip.org/mattguestbook.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19586
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/681
- http://www.osvdb.org/24479
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/430356/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17438
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1287
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25697
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:matt_wright:matt_wright_guestbook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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