CVE-2006-6509

CVE-2006-6509 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sitekiosk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1. 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 the skinning feature in SiteKiosk before 6.5.150 allows local users to bypass security protections and inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an ABOUT: URI, which is displayed in the title bar of the browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6509?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the skinning feature in SiteKiosk before 6.5.150 allows local users to bypass security protections and inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an ABOUT: URI, which is displayed in the title bar of the browser.
How severe is CVE-2006-6509?
CVE-2006-6509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6509 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6509?
CVE-2006-6509 primarily affects Sitekiosk. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6509?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6509 published?
CVE-2006-6509 was published on 2006-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

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