CVE-2006-3299
CVE-2006-3299 is a low-severity vulnerability in Metalheadws Usenet 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: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Metalheadws Usenet
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Usenet Script 0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the group parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-3299?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Usenet Script 0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the group parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2006-3299?
- CVE-2006-3299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2006-3299 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-3299?
- CVE-2006-3299 affects Metalheadws Usenet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-3299?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-3299 published?
- CVE-2006-3299 was published on 2006-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20872
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1170
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438443/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18662
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2572
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27406
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:metalheadws:usenet:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*