CVE-2006-0149: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SimpBook 1.0, with html_enable on (the default), allows remote att

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0149 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting simpbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SimpBook 1.0, with html_enable on (the default), allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the message field.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80
Published	2006-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: simpbook

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-09 23:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

simpbook simpbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simpbook sudo apt install simpbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold simpbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list simpbook sudo dnf downgrade simpbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add simpbook

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-0149?

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

Is CVE-2006-0149 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0149 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-2006-0149 affect?

CVE-2006-0149 affects simpbook. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SimpBook 1.0, with html_enable on (the default), allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the message field.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0149?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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