How severe is CVE-2006-1977?

CVE-2006-1977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1977 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-2006-1977?

CVE-2006-1977 affects Flexbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1977?

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

When was CVE-2006-1977 published?

CVE-2006-1977 was published on 2006-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1977

CVE-2006-1977 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flexbb 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: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Flexbb
Published: 2006-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in FlexBB 0.5.7 BETA and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name and (2) message parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1977?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in FlexBB 0.5.7 BETA and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name and (2) message parameters.
How severe is CVE-2006-1977?: CVE-2006-1977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1977 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-2006-1977?: CVE-2006-1977 affects Flexbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1977?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1977 published?: CVE-2006-1977 was published on 2006-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flexbb:flexbb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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