How severe is CVE-2006-6968?

CVE-2006-6968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6968?

CVE-2006-6968 affects Phorum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6968?

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

When was CVE-2006-6968 published?

CVE-2006-6968 was published on 2007-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6968

CVE-2006-6968 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phorum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phorum
Published: 2007-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the group moderation control center page in Phorum before 5.1.19 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6968?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the group moderation control center page in Phorum before 5.1.19 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-6968?: CVE-2006-6968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6968?: CVE-2006-6968 affects Phorum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6968 published?: CVE-2006-6968 was published on 2007-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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