CVE-2006-4956

CVE-2006-4956 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Neosys Neon Webmail 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

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the updateuser servlet in Neon WebMail for Java before 5.08 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the in_name parameter, as used by the Name field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4956?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the updateuser servlet in Neon WebMail for Java before 5.08 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the in_name parameter, as used by the Name field.
How severe is CVE-2006-4956?
CVE-2006-4956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4956 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4956?
CVE-2006-4956 primarily affects Neosys Neon Webmail. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4956?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4956 published?
CVE-2006-4956 was published on 2006-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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