CVE-2006-1642: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Interact 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the search_terms par...

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Interact 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the search_terms parameter to (a) search.php, and (2) the first_name, (3) last_name, (4) email, (5) password, and (6) confirm_password parameters to (b) userinput.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party. In addition, the lack of precision in the third party descriptions makes it unclear whether the named vectors are correct.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Interact	Interact	<= 2.1.1
Interact	Interact	1.8.7
Interact	Interact	1.9
Interact	Interact	1.9.1
Interact	Interact	2.0
Interact	Interact	2.1

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1642?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Interact 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the search_terms parameter to (a) search.php, and (2) the first_name, (3) last_name, (4) email, (5) password, and (6) confirm_password parameters to (b) userinput.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party. In addition, the lack of precision in the third party descriptions makes it unclear whether the named vectors are correct.

How severe is CVE-2006-1642?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1642?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.