How severe is CVE-2006-6808?

CVE-2006-6808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6808?

CVE-2006-6808 primarily affects Wordpress. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6808?

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

When was CVE-2006-6808 published?

CVE-2006-6808 was published on 2006-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6808

CVE-2006-6808 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress 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: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wordpress
Published: 2006-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-admin/templates.php in WordPress 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter. NOTE: some sources have reported this as a vulnerability in the get_file_description function in wp-admin/admin-functions.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6808?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-admin/templates.php in WordPress 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter. NOTE: some sources have reported this as a vulnerability in the get_file_description function in wp-admin/admin-functions.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-6808?: CVE-2006-6808 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6808?: CVE-2006-6808 primarily affects Wordpress. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6808?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6808 published?: CVE-2006-6808 was published on 2006-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:0.6.2:beta_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:0.6.2.1:beta_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:0.71:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:1.5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:1.5.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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