How severe is CVE-2006-6357?

CVE-2006-6357 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6357 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6357?

CVE-2006-6357 affects Phpnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6357?

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

When was CVE-2006-6357 published?

CVE-2006-6357 was published on 2006-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6357

CVE-2006-6357 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: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpnews
Published: 2006-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in templates/cat_temp.php in PHPNews 1.3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6357?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in templates/cat_temp.php in PHPNews 1.3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6357?: CVE-2006-6357 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6357 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6357?: CVE-2006-6357 affects Phpnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6357?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6357 published?: CVE-2006-6357 was published on 2006-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4826

Affected products (1)

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

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