How severe is CVE-2006-5169?

CVE-2006-5169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5169?

CVE-2006-5169 affects Powerportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5169?

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

When was CVE-2006-5169 published?

CVE-2006-5169 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5169

CVE-2006-5169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Powerportal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Powerportal
Published: 2006-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in John Himmelman (aka DaRk2k1) PowerPortal 1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, possibly related to registering a user. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5169?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in John Himmelman (aka DaRk2k1) PowerPortal 1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, possibly related to registering a user. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-5169?: CVE-2006-5169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5169?: CVE-2006-5169 affects Powerportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5169 published?: CVE-2006-5169 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20279

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:powerportal:powerportal:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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