How severe is CVE-2006-2540?

CVE-2006-2540 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2540 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-2006-2540?

CVE-2006-2540 affects Dieselscripts Diesel Job Site. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2540?

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

When was CVE-2006-2540 published?

CVE-2006-2540 was published on 2006-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2540

CVE-2006-2540 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dieselscripts Diesel Job Site with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dieselscripts Diesel Job Site
Published: 2006-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Privacy leak in install.php for Diesel PHP Job Site sends sensitive information such as user credentials to an e-mail address controlled by the product developers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2540?: Privacy leak in install.php for Diesel PHP Job Site sends sensitive information such as user credentials to an e-mail address controlled by the product developers.
How severe is CVE-2006-2540?: CVE-2006-2540 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2540 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-2006-2540?: CVE-2006-2540 affects Dieselscripts Diesel Job Site. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2540?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2540 published?: CVE-2006-2540 was published on 2006-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dieselscripts:diesel_job_site:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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