CVE-2006-6459

CVE-2006-6459 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Toplist 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

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in toplist.php in PhpBB Toplist 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the (1) Name and (2) Information fields when adding a new site (toplistnew action).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6459?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in toplist.php in PhpBB Toplist 1.3.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the (1) Name and (2) Information fields when adding a new site (toplistnew action).
How severe is CVE-2006-6459?
CVE-2006-6459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6459 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6459?
CVE-2006-6459 affects Phpbb Toplist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6459?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6459 published?
CVE-2006-6459 was published on 2006-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)