CVE-2006-0044: Unspecified vulnerability in context.py in Albatross web application toolkit before 1.33 allows remote attacke

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0044 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting albatross. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in context.py in Albatross web application toolkit before 1.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors involving template files and the "handling of submitted form fields".

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: albatross

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 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

albatross albatross DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.00 · 1.01 · 1.10 · 1.20 · 1.30 · 1.32

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.00

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison albatross sudo apt install albatross=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.00> sudo apt-mark hold albatross

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

dnf --showduplicates list albatross sudo dnf downgrade albatross-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.00> sudo dnf versionlock add albatross

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.

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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-2006-0044?

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

Is CVE-2006-0044 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0044 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-2006-0044 affect?

CVE-2006-0044 affects albatross. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unspecified vulnerability in context.py in Albatross web application toolkit before 1.33 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors involving template files and the "handling of submitted form fields".

How urgent is CVE-2006-0044?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

References

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