How severe is CVE-2006-2696?

CVE-2006-2696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2696?

CVE-2006-2696 affects Easy-content Forums. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2696?

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

When was CVE-2006-2696 published?

CVE-2006-2696 was published on 2006-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2696

CVE-2006-2696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Easy-content Forums 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% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Easy-content Forums
Published: 2006-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Easy-Content Forums 1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) startletter parameter in userview.asp and the (2) catid parameter in topics.asp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2696?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Easy-Content Forums 1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) startletter parameter in userview.asp and the (2) catid parameter in topics.asp.
How severe is CVE-2006-2696?: CVE-2006-2696 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2696?: CVE-2006-2696 affects Easy-content Forums. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2696 published?: CVE-2006-2696 was published on 2006-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:easy-content_forums:easy-content_forums:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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