How severe is CVE-2006-2500?

CVE-2006-2500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2500?

CVE-2006-2500 affects Xfairguy Codeavalanche News. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2500?

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

When was CVE-2006-2500 published?

CVE-2006-2500 was published on 2006-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2500

CVE-2006-2500 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xfairguy Codeavalanche News with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xfairguy Codeavalanche News
Published: 2006-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in add_news.asp in CodeAvalanche News (CANews) 1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Headline field. NOTE: if this issue is limited to administrators, and if it is expected behavior for administrators to be able to generate HTML, then this is not a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2500?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in add_news.asp in CodeAvalanche News (CANews) 1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Headline field. NOTE: if this issue is limited to administrators, and if it is expected behavior for administrators to be able to generate HTML, then this is not a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2006-2500?: CVE-2006-2500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2500?: CVE-2006-2500 affects Xfairguy Codeavalanche News. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2500?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2500 published?: CVE-2006-2500 was published on 2006-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xfairguy:codeavalanche_news:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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