Is CVE-2006-0857 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2006-0857, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2006-0857 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2006-0857 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-0857?

CVE-2006-0857 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2006-0857

CWE-79Published: February 23, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Chatbox Plugin 1.0 in e107 0.7.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via a Chatbox, as demonstrated using a SCRIPT element.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-0857 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-0857. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.