How severe is CVE-2006-2556?

CVE-2006-2556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2556 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-2006-2556?

CVE-2006-2556 affects Florian Amrhein Newsportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2556?

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

When was CVE-2006-2556 published?

CVE-2006-2556 was published on 2006-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2556

CVE-2006-2556 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Florian Amrhein Newsportal 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: Florian Amrhein Newsportal
Published: 2006-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Florian Amrhein NewsPortal before 0.37, and possibly TR Newsportal (TRanx rebuilded), allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2556?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Florian Amrhein NewsPortal before 0.37, and possibly TR Newsportal (TRanx rebuilded), allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-2556?: CVE-2006-2556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2556 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-2006-2556?: CVE-2006-2556 affects Florian Amrhein Newsportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2556?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2556 published?: CVE-2006-2556 was published on 2006-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:florian_amrhein:newsportal:0.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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