CVE-2006-5442

CVE-2006-5442 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Viewvc 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

ViewVC 1.0.2 and earlier does not specify a charset in its HTTP headers or HTML documents, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that inject arbitrary UTF-7 encoded JavaScript code via a view.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5442?
ViewVC 1.0.2 and earlier does not specify a charset in its HTTP headers or HTML documents, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that inject arbitrary UTF-7 encoded JavaScript code via a view.
How severe is CVE-2006-5442?
CVE-2006-5442 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5442 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5442?
CVE-2006-5442 affects Viewvc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5442?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5442 published?
CVE-2006-5442 was published on 2006-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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