CVE-2006-0796: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in default.php in Clever Copy 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject a

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0796 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting clever copy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in default.php in Clever Copy 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Subject field when sending private messages (privatemessages.php). 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	2006-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: clever copy

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-02-19 21:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

clever copy clever copy DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy clever-copy || rpm -q clever-copy || clever-copy --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison clever-copy sudo apt install clever-copy=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold clever-copy

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

dnf --showduplicates list clever-copy sudo dnf downgrade clever-copy-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add clever-copy

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-2006-0796?

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

Is CVE-2006-0796 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0796 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-2006-0796 affect?

CVE-2006-0796 affects clever copy. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in default.php in Clever Copy 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Subject field when sending private messages (privatemessages.php). NOTE: the provenance of thi

How urgent is CVE-2006-0796?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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