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CVE-2006-2415: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FlexChat 2.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to inje

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MEDIUM 5.8UPGRADE

CVE-2006-2415 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting flexchat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FlexChat 2.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) username and (2) CFTOKEN parameter in (a) index.cfm and (3) CFTOKEN and (4) CFID parameter in (b) chat.cfm.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2006-05-16
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: flexchat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

flexchat flexchat UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.0
Fixed in: newer than 2.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy flexchat || rpm -q flexchat || flexchat --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flexchat
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade flexchat
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2006-2415?

flexchat: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2415 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2415 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-2006-2415 affect?

CVE-2006-2415 affects flexchat. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FlexChat 2.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) username and (2) CFTOKEN parameter in (a) index.cfm and (3) CFTOKEN and (4) CFID param

How urgent is CVE-2006-2415?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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