CVE-2006-0243: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SMBCMS 2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0243 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting smbcms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SMBCMS 2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter, which is used by the "Search Site" field. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: smbcms

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 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smbcms smbcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison smbcms sudo apt install smbcms=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold smbcms

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

dnf --showduplicates list smbcms sudo dnf downgrade smbcms-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add smbcms

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-2006-0243?

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

Is CVE-2006-0243 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0243 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-2006-0243 affect?

CVE-2006-0243 affects smbcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SMBCMS 2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter, which is used by the "Search Site" field. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; th

How urgent is CVE-2006-0243?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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