How severe is CVE-2006-6451?

CVE-2006-6451 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6451 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6451?

CVE-2006-6451 primarily affects Swsoft Plesk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6451?

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

When was CVE-2006-6451 published?

CVE-2006-6451 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6451

CVE-2006-6451 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Swsoft Plesk 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Swsoft Plesk
Published: 2006-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in SWsoft Plesk 8.0.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to (1) get_password.php or (2) login_up.php3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6451?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in SWsoft Plesk 8.0.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to (1) get_password.php or (2) login_up.php3.
How severe is CVE-2006-6451?: CVE-2006-6451 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6451 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6451?: CVE-2006-6451 primarily affects Swsoft Plesk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6451?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6451 published?: CVE-2006-6451 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:swsoft:plesk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:swsoft:plesk:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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