How severe is CVE-2006-2724?

CVE-2006-2724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2724 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2724?

CVE-2006-2724 affects Punbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2724?

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

When was CVE-2006-2724 published?

CVE-2006-2724 was published on 2006-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2724

CVE-2006-2724 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Punbb 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: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Punbb
Published: 2006-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PunBB 1.2.11 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary HTML or web script to other administrators via the "Admin note" feature, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-2227.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2724?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PunBB 1.2.11 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary HTML or web script to other administrators via the "Admin note" feature, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-2227.
How severe is CVE-2006-2724?: CVE-2006-2724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2724 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2724?: CVE-2006-2724 affects Punbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2724?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2724 published?: CVE-2006-2724 was published on 2006-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:punbb:punbb:1.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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