How severe is CVE-2006-2851?

CVE-2006-2851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2851 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-2006-2851?

CVE-2006-2851 primarily affects Dotproject. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2851?

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

When was CVE-2006-2851 published?

CVE-2006-2851 was published on 2006-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2851

CVE-2006-2851 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dotproject 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: Dotproject
Published: 2006-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in dotProject 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters, which are not properly handled when the client is using Internet Explorer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2851?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in dotProject 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters, which are not properly handled when the client is using Internet Explorer.
How severe is CVE-2006-2851?: CVE-2006-2851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2851 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-2006-2851?: CVE-2006-2851 primarily affects Dotproject. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2851 published?: CVE-2006-2851 was published on 2006-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotproject:dotproject:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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