How severe is CVE-2006-3971?

CVE-2006-3971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-3971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3971?

CVE-2006-3971 affects Scott Weedon Ajax Chat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3971?

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

When was CVE-2006-3971 published?

CVE-2006-3971 was published on 2006-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3971

CVE-2006-3971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Scott Weedon Ajax Chat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Scott Weedon Ajax Chat
Published: 2006-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in visitor/livesupport/chat.php in Scott Weedon Ajax Chat, possibly 0.1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the userid parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3971?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in visitor/livesupport/chat.php in Scott Weedon Ajax Chat, possibly 0.1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the userid parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-3971?: CVE-2006-3971 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3971?: CVE-2006-3971 affects Scott Weedon Ajax Chat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3971 published?: CVE-2006-3971 was published on 2006-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:scott_weedon:ajax_chat:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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