CVE-2006-2988

CVE-2006-2988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Chemical Dictionary 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

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in dictionary.php in Chemical Dictionary allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keyword parameter in a browse action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2988?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in dictionary.php in Chemical Dictionary allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keyword parameter in a browse action.
How severe is CVE-2006-2988?
CVE-2006-2988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2988 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2988?
CVE-2006-2988 affects Chemical Dictionary. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2988?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2988 published?
CVE-2006-2988 was published on 2006-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)