CVE-2006-5168

CVE-2006-5168 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simon Brown Pebble with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search functionality in Simon Brown Pebble 2.0.0 RC1 and RC2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5168?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search functionality in Simon Brown Pebble 2.0.0 RC1 and RC2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.
How severe is CVE-2006-5168?
CVE-2006-5168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5168 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5168?
CVE-2006-5168 primarily affects Simon Brown Pebble. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5168?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5168 published?
CVE-2006-5168 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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