How severe is CVE-2006-1698?

CVE-2006-1698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1698?

CVE-2006-1698 affects Matt Wright Matt Wright Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1698?

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

When was CVE-2006-1698 published?

CVE-2006-1698 was published on 2006-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1698

CVE-2006-1698 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: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Matt Wright Matt Wright Guestbook
Published: 2006-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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) url, (2) city, (3) state, or (4) country parameters. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information, although it is likely that they are the result of post-disclosure analysis.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1698?: 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) url, (2) city, (3) state, or (4) country parameters. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information, although it is likely that they are the result of post-disclosure analysis.
How severe is CVE-2006-1698?: CVE-2006-1698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1698?: CVE-2006-1698 affects Matt Wright Matt Wright Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1698 published?: CVE-2006-1698 was published on 2006-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:matt_wright:matt_wright_guestbook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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