CVE-2006-2417

Name: CVE-2006-2417
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-05-16T10:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.08%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2417 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpMyAdmin 2.8.0.x before 2.8.0.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the theme parameter in unknown scripts. NOTE: the lang parameter is already covered by CVE-2006-2031.. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpMyAdmin 2.8.0.x before 2.8.0.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the theme parameter in unknown scripts. NOTE: the lang parameter is already covered by CVE-2006-2031.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.08%

79.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	2.8.0.1
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	2.8.0.2
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	2.8.0.3

References

http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Jun/0003.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/20113Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20627Vendor Advisory
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security.php?issue=PMASA-2006-2Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17973Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1794Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26444
http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Jun/0003.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/20113Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20627Vendor Advisory
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security.php?issue=PMASA-2006-2Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17973Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1794Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26444

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2417?

How severe is CVE-2006-2417?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2417 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2417?

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