How severe is CVE-2006-6588?

CVE-2006-6588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6588 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6588?

CVE-2006-6588 affects Apache Ofbiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6588?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-6588 published?

CVE-2006-6588 was published on 2006-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6588

CVE-2006-6588 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Ofbiz with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Ofbiz
Published: 2006-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The forum implementation in the ecommerce component in the Apache Open For Business Project (OFBiz) trusts the (1) dataResourceTypeId, (2) contentTypeId, and certain other hidden form fields, which allows remote attackers to create unauthorized types of content, modify content, or have other unknown impact.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6588?: The forum implementation in the ecommerce component in the Apache Open For Business Project (OFBiz) trusts the (1) dataResourceTypeId, (2) contentTypeId, and certain other hidden form fields, which allows remote attackers to create unauthorized types of content, modify content, or have other unknown impact.
How severe is CVE-2006-6588?: CVE-2006-6588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6588 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6588?: CVE-2006-6588 affects Apache Ofbiz. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6588?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-6588 published?: CVE-2006-6588 was published on 2006-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-178

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:ofbiz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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