How severe is CVE-2006-6223?

CVE-2006-6223 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6223 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6223?

CVE-2006-6223 primarily affects Google Mini Search Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6223?

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

When was CVE-2006-6223 published?

CVE-2006-6223 was published on 2006-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6223

CVE-2006-6223 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Mini Search Appliance 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Mini Search Appliance
Published: 2006-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Google Search Appliance and Google Mini allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a UTF-7 encoded q parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6223?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Google Search Appliance and Google Mini allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a UTF-7 encoded q parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-6223?: CVE-2006-6223 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6223 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6223?: CVE-2006-6223 primarily affects Google Mini Search Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6223?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6223 published?: CVE-2006-6223 was published on 2006-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:google:mini_search_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:google:search_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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