How severe is CVE-2006-4079?

CVE-2006-4079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4079 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-2006-4079?

CVE-2006-4079 primarily affects Deluxebb. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4079?

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

When was CVE-2006-4079 published?

CVE-2006-4079 was published on 2006-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4079

CVE-2006-4079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Deluxebb 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: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Deluxebb
Published: 2006-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in newpost.php in DeluxeBB 1.08, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the subject parameter (aka the topic title field).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4079?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in newpost.php in DeluxeBB 1.08, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the subject parameter (aka the topic title field).
How severe is CVE-2006-4079?: CVE-2006-4079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4079 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-2006-4079?: CVE-2006-4079 primarily affects Deluxebb. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4079 published?: CVE-2006-4079 was published on 2006-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:deluxebb:deluxebb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:deluxebb:deluxebb:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:deluxebb:deluxebb:1.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:deluxebb:deluxebb:1.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:deluxebb:deluxebb:1.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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