How severe is CVE-2006-4576?

CVE-2006-4576 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4576 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4576?

CVE-2006-4576 affects The Address Book. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4576?

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

When was CVE-2006-4576 published?

CVE-2006-4576 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4576

CVE-2006-4576 is a medium-severity vulnerability in The Address Book 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: The Address Book
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in The Address Book 1.04e allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading the HTML file with a GIF or JPG extension, which is rendered by Internet Explorer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4576?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in The Address Book 1.04e allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading the HTML file with a GIF or JPG extension, which is rendered by Internet Explorer.
How severe is CVE-2006-4576?: CVE-2006-4576 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4576 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4576?: CVE-2006-4576 affects The Address Book. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4576?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4576 published?: CVE-2006-4576 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:the_address_book:the_address_book:1.04e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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