CVE-2006-0437: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0437: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin_smilies.php in phpBB 2.0.19 allows remote attackers to in...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin_smilies.php in phpBB 2.0.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Javascript events such as "onmouseover" in the (1) smile_url or (2) smile_emotion parameters, which bypasses a check for "<" and ">" characters.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-0437 is a cross-site scripting issue reported in phpBB 2.0.19. A vulnerable admin smilies page may accept script-related input where filtering only blocked angle brackets. Business risk depends on whether any legacy phpBB 2.0.19 administration surface is still reachable. Exposure is most likely on legacy phpBB 2.0.19 forums where administrative smilies functionality exists and is reachable. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so inventory confirmation is required. Treat as a targeted legacy-platform cleanup item. It is not KEV-listed, but exposed obsolete forum administration software can create account, session, and brand-trust risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory for phpBB 2.0.19 installations and exposed administration paths.; Check phpBB or distribution guidance for the supported fixed upgrade path.; Restrict administrative access to trusted users and networks where possible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 6, 2006, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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phpbb-referer-header-http-xss(24497)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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