CVE-2006-2016

Name: CVE-2006-2016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-04-25T12:50:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2016 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpLDAPadmin 0.9.8 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) dn parameter in (a) compare_form.php, (b) copy_form.php, (c) rename_form.php, (d) template_engine.php, and (e) delete_form.php; (2) scope parameter in (f) search.php; and (3) Container DN, (4) Machine Name, and (5) UID Number fields in (g) template_engine.php.. EPSS estimates a 8.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpLDAPadmin 0.9.8 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) dn parameter in (a) compare_form.php, (b) copy_form.php, (c) rename_form.php, (d) template_engine.php, and (e) delete_form.php; (2) scope parameter in (f) search.php; and (3) Container DN, (4) Machine Name, and (5) UID Number fields in (g) template_engine.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.22%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpldapadmin Project	Phpldapadmin	<= 0.9.8
Debian	Debian Linux	3.0
Debian	Debian Linux	3.1

References

http://pridels0.blogspot.com/2006/04/phpldapadmin-multiple-vuln.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19747Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20124Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1057Third Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/24788Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/24789Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/24790Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/24792Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/24793Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/24794Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17643Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1450Permissions Required
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25958Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25959Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://pridels0.blogspot.com/2006/04/phpldapadmin-multiple-vuln.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19747Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20124Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1057Third Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/24788Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/24789Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/24790Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/24792Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/24793Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/24794Broken Link, Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17643Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1450Permissions Required
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25958Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25959Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2016?

How severe is CVE-2006-2016?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2016 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2016?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST