How severe is CVE-2006-6356?

CVE-2006-6356 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6356 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6356?

CVE-2006-6356 affects Phpnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6356?

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

When was CVE-2006-6356 published?

CVE-2006-6356 was published on 2006-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6356

CVE-2006-6356 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpnews 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: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpnews
Published: 2006-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in templates/link_temp.php in PHPNews 1.3.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) url, (2) id, (3) subject, (4) username, or (5) time parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6356?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in templates/link_temp.php in PHPNews 1.3.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) url, (2) id, (3) subject, (4) username, or (5) time parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-6356?: CVE-2006-6356 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6356 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6356?: CVE-2006-6356 affects Phpnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6356?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6356 published?: CVE-2006-6356 was published on 2006-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpnews:phpnews:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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