CVE-2006-0317: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in rkrt_stats.php in RedKernel Referrer Tracker 1.1.0-3 allows remote

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0317 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting referrer tracker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in rkrt_stats.php in RedKernel Referrer Tracker 1.1.0-3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a query string value as a GET, which is stored in the $QUERY_STRING variable. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; portions of the details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-01-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: redkernel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-19 01:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redkernel referrer tracker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.0_3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.0_3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy referrer-tracker || rpm -q referrer-tracker || referrer-tracker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.0_3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison referrer-tracker sudo apt install referrer-tracker=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0_3> sudo apt-mark hold referrer-tracker

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

dnf --showduplicates list referrer-tracker sudo dnf downgrade referrer-tracker-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0_3> sudo dnf versionlock add referrer-tracker

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: RedKernel Referrer Tracker 1.1.0-3 - 'Rkrt_stats.php' Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2006-0317?

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

Is CVE-2006-0317 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0317 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-2006-0317 affect?

CVE-2006-0317 affects referrer tracker. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in rkrt_stats.php in RedKernel Referrer Tracker 1.1.0-3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a query string value as a GET, which is stored in the $QUERY_STRING variable

How urgent is CVE-2006-0317?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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