How severe is CVE-2006-6156?

CVE-2006-6156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6156 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6156?

CVE-2006-6156 affects Hscripts Hiox Star Rating System Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6156?

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

When was CVE-2006-6156 published?

CVE-2006-6156 was published on 2006-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6156

CVE-2006-6156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hscripts Hiox Star Rating System Script 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hscripts Hiox Star Rating System Script
Published: 2006-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in auth/message.php in HIOX Star Rating System Script (HSRS) 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string (PHP_SELF). NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6156?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in auth/message.php in HIOX Star Rating System Script (HSRS) 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string (PHP_SELF). NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6156?: CVE-2006-6156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6156 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6156?: CVE-2006-6156 affects Hscripts Hiox Star Rating System Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6156?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6156 published?: CVE-2006-6156 was published on 2006-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hscripts:hiox_star_rating_system_script:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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