How severe is CVE-2006-2618?

CVE-2006-2618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2618 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-2006-2618?

CVE-2006-2618 affects Alstrasoft Webhost Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2618?

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

When was CVE-2006-2618 published?

CVE-2006-2618 was published on 2006-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2618

CVE-2006-2618 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alstrasoft Webhost Directory 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Alstrasoft Webhost Directory
Published: 2006-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in (1) AlstraSoft Web Host Directory 1.2, aka (2) HyperStop WebHost Directory 1.2, might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "write a review" box. NOTE: since user reviews do not require administrator privileges, and an auto-approve mechanism exists, this issue is a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2618?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in (1) AlstraSoft Web Host Directory 1.2, aka (2) HyperStop WebHost Directory 1.2, might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "write a review" box. NOTE: since user reviews do not require administrator privileges, and an auto-approve mechanism exists, this issue is a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2006-2618?: CVE-2006-2618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2618 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-2006-2618?: CVE-2006-2618 affects Alstrasoft Webhost Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2618?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2618 published?: CVE-2006-2618 was published on 2006-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alstrasoft:webhost_directory:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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