CVE-2006-6808: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-6808: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-admin/templates.php in WordPress 2.0.5 allows remote attacke...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-admin/templates.php in WordPress 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter. NOTE: some sources have reported this as a vulnerability in the get_file_description function in wp-admin/admin-functions.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old WordPress cross-site scripting issue in the admin template editor path. If a vulnerable WordPress 2.0.5 site remains online, an attacker may be able to inject script or HTML through a file-related parameter. The business risk is mainly legacy exposure and possible compromise of administrator browser sessions or site trust. Exposure is most likely in obsolete WordPress 2.0.5 deployments, archived sites, unmanaged hosting accounts, or Linux distribution packages that shipped the affected code. Modern supported WordPress installations are unlikely to be affected, but the bundle does not list fixed WordPress release numbers. Prioritize if the organization still hosts legacy WordPress, especially public internet sites. This is not a current KEV-listed emergency from the supplied evidence, but unsupported WordPress 2.0.5 should be removed or upgraded promptly. Mitigation focus: Identify any WordPress 2.0.5 instances, including legacy packaged deployments.; Upgrade to a supported WordPress release or vendor-fixed package.; Review WordPress changeset 4665 and Gentoo GLSA-200701-10 for applicable remediation..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 28, 2006, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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wordpress-getfiledescription-xss(31133)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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