How severe is CVE-2006-5986?

CVE-2006-5986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5986 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-2006-5986?

CVE-2006-5986 affects Extreme Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5986?

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

When was CVE-2006-5986 published?

CVE-2006-5986 was published on 2006-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5986

CVE-2006-5986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Extreme Cms 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% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Extreme Cms
Published: 2006-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

admin/options.php in Extreme CMS 0.9, and possibly earlier, does not require authentication, which might allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities. NOTE: this issue can be combined with another vulnerability to expand the scope of a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack without authentication. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from third party sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5986?: admin/options.php in Extreme CMS 0.9, and possibly earlier, does not require authentication, which might allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities. NOTE: this issue can be combined with another vulnerability to expand the scope of a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack without authentication. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from third party sources.
How severe is CVE-2006-5986?: CVE-2006-5986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5986 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-2006-5986?: CVE-2006-5986 affects Extreme Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5986?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5986 published?: CVE-2006-5986 was published on 2006-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:extreme_cms:extreme_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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