How severe is CVE-2006-1712?

CVE-2006-1712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-1712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1712?

CVE-2006-1712 affects Gnu Mailman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1712?

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

When was CVE-2006-1712 published?

CVE-2006-1712 was published on 2006-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1712

CVE-2006-1712 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Mailman with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Mailman
Published: 2006-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the private archive script (private.py) in GNU Mailman 2.1.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the action argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1712?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the private archive script (private.py) in GNU Mailman 2.1.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the action argument.
How severe is CVE-2006-1712?: CVE-2006-1712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1712?: CVE-2006-1712 affects Gnu Mailman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1712 published?: CVE-2006-1712 was published on 2006-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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