CVE-2006-4273

Name: CVE-2006-4273
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-21T21:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.10%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4273 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jelsoft vBulletin 3.5.4 and 3.6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading an attachment with a .pdf extension that contains JavaScript, which is processed as script by Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jelsoft vBulletin 3.5.4 and 3.6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading an attachment with a .pdf extension that contains JavaScript, which is processed as script by Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.10%

79.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jelsoft	Vbulletin	3.5.4
Jelsoft	Vbulletin	3.6.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4273?

How severe is CVE-2006-4273?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4273 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4273?

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Source: NVD / NIST