How severe is CVE-2006-1786?

CVE-2006-1786 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-1786 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1786?

CVE-2006-1786 affects Adobe Document Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1786?

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

When was CVE-2006-1786 published?

CVE-2006-1786 was published on 2006-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1786

CVE-2006-1786 is a low-severity vulnerability in Adobe Document Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Document Server
Published: 2006-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Document Server for Reader Extensions 6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the actionID parameter in ads-readerext and (2) the op parameter in AlterCast. NOTE: it is not clear whether the vendor advisory addresses this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1786?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Document Server for Reader Extensions 6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the actionID parameter in ads-readerext and (2) the op parameter in AlterCast. NOTE: it is not clear whether the vendor advisory addresses this issue.
How severe is CVE-2006-1786?: CVE-2006-1786 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-1786 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1786?: CVE-2006-1786 affects Adobe Document Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1786?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1786 published?: CVE-2006-1786 was published on 2006-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:document_server:6.0:*:reader_extensions:*:*:*:*:*