How severe is CVE-2006-2553?

CVE-2006-2553 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2553 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2553?

CVE-2006-2553 affects Jemscripts Downloadcontrol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2553?

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

When was CVE-2006-2553 published?

CVE-2006-2553 was published on 2006-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2553

CVE-2006-2553 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jemscripts Downloadcontrol with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jemscripts Downloadcontrol
Published: 2006-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jemscripts DownloadControl 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the dcid parameter to dc.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. This issue appears to be independent from a different issue that involves the same vector.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2553?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jemscripts DownloadControl 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the dcid parameter to dc.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. This issue appears to be independent from a different issue that involves the same vector.
How severe is CVE-2006-2553?: CVE-2006-2553 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2553 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2553?: CVE-2006-2553 affects Jemscripts Downloadcontrol. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2553?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2553 published?: CVE-2006-2553 was published on 2006-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jemscripts:downloadcontrol:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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