CVE-2006-3253

CVE-2006-3253 is a low-severity vulnerability in Jelsoft Vbulletin 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

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in member.php in vBulletin 3.5.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the u parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this report, stating that they have been unable to replicate the issue and that "the userid parameter is run through our filtering system as an unsigned integer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3253?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in member.php in vBulletin 3.5.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the u parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this report, stating that they have been unable to replicate the issue and that "the userid parameter is run through our filtering system as an unsigned integer.
How severe is CVE-2006-3253?
CVE-2006-3253 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-3253 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3253?
CVE-2006-3253 primarily affects Jelsoft Vbulletin. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3253?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3253 published?
CVE-2006-3253 was published on 2006-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

More vulnerabilities in Jelsoft Vbulletin

All CVEs affecting Jelsoft Vbulletin →