CVE-2006-2252: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in submit.php in OpenFAQ 0.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2252 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting openfaq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in submit.php in OpenFAQ 0.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openfaq

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-09 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 0.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openfaq || rpm -q openfaq || openfaq --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openfaq sudo apt install openfaq=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold openfaq

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openfaq sudo dnf downgrade openfaq-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add openfaq

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: OpenFAQ 0.4 - 'Validate.php' HTML Injection

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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-2006-2252?

openfaq: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2252 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2252 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-2006-2252 affect?

CVE-2006-2252 affects openfaq. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in submit.php in OpenFAQ 0.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2252?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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