How severe is CVE-2006-1968?

CVE-2006-1968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1968?

CVE-2006-1968 primarily affects Kcscripts Kcscripts News Publisher. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1968?

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

When was CVE-2006-1968 published?

CVE-2006-1968 was published on 2006-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1968

CVE-2006-1968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kcscripts Kcscripts News Publisher with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kcscripts Kcscripts News Publisher
Published: 2006-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in news/NsVisitor.cgi in KCScripts News Publisher, distributed individually and as part of Portal Pack 6.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sort_order parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1968?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in news/NsVisitor.cgi in KCScripts News Publisher, distributed individually and as part of Portal Pack 6.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sort_order parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-1968?: CVE-2006-1968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1968?: CVE-2006-1968 primarily affects Kcscripts Kcscripts News Publisher. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1968 published?: CVE-2006-1968 was published on 2006-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:kcscripts:kcscripts_news_publisher:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kcscripts:portal_pack:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*