CVE-2006-0498: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PHP GEN before 1.4 allow remote attackers to inject arb

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0498 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting php gen. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PHP GEN before 1.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown attack vectors.

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	2006-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php gen

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-02-01 20:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php gen php gen DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5 · 0.6 · 0.7 · 0.8 · 1.0 · 1.1 · 1.2 · 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-gen || rpm -q php-gen || php-gen --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-gen sudo apt install php-gen=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo apt-mark hold php-gen

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-gen sudo dnf downgrade php-gen-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add php-gen

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-2006-0498?

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

Is CVE-2006-0498 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0498 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-2006-0498 affect?

CVE-2006-0498 affects php gen. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PHP GEN before 1.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0498?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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