How severe is CVE-2006-2895?

CVE-2006-2895 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-2895 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-2006-2895?

CVE-2006-2895 primarily affects Mediawiki. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2895?

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

When was CVE-2006-2895 published?

CVE-2006-2895 was published on 2006-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2895

CVE-2006-2895 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mediawiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mediawiki
Published: 2006-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.6.0 up to versions before 1.6.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and web script via the edit form.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2895?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki 1.6.0 up to versions before 1.6.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and web script via the edit form.
How severe is CVE-2006-2895?: CVE-2006-2895 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-2895 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-2006-2895?: CVE-2006-2895 primarily affects Mediawiki. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2895?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2895 published?: CVE-2006-2895 was published on 2006-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.6.5_r14348:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediawiki:mediawiki:1.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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