CVE-2006-0251: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in fom.cgi in Faq-O-Matic 2.711 allows remote attackers to inject arb

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-0251?

faq-o-matic: upgrade to newer than 2.711. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-0251 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0251 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-0251 affect?

CVE-2006-0251 affects faq-o-matic. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in fom.cgi in Faq-O-Matic 2.711 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) _duration, (2) file, and (3) cmd parameters.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-0251?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2006-0251 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting faq-o-matic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in fom.cgi in Faq-O-Matic 2.711 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) _duration, (2) file, and (3) cmd parameters.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: faq-o-matic

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-18 01:51 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

faq-o-matic faq-o-matic UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.711

Fixed in: newer than 2.711

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy faq-o-matic || rpm -q faq-o-matic || faq-o-matic --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.711 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade faq-o-matic

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade faq-o-matic

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Faq-O-Matic 2.711 - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-0251?

faq-o-matic: upgrade to newer than 2.711. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0251 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0251 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-0251 affect?

CVE-2006-0251 affects faq-o-matic. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in fom.cgi in Faq-O-Matic 2.711 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) _duration, (2) file, and (3) cmd parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0251?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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