CVE-2006-5530

Name: CVE-2006-5530
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-26T17:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5530 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Boesch SimpNews before 2.34.01 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to (1) admin/index.php, (2) admin/pwlost.php, and unspecified other files. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Boesch SimpNews before 2.34.01 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to (1) admin/index.php, (2) admin/pwlost.php, and unspecified other files. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.63%

73.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Boesch It-Consulting	Simpnews	<= 2.34
Boesch It-Consulting	Simpnews	2.0.1
Boesch It-Consulting	Simpnews	2.13
Boesch It-Consulting	Simpnews	2.30

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/22535Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.boesch-it.de/sw/php-scripts/simpnews/english/index.phpPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20714Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4162
http://secunia.com/advisories/22535Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.boesch-it.de/sw/php-scripts/simpnews/english/index.phpPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20714Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4162

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5530?

How severe is CVE-2006-5530?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5530 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5530?

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