CVE-2006-0802: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NS-Languages module for PostNuke 0.761 and earlier, when magic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-0802?

postnuke: upgrade to newer than 0.761. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-0802 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0802 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-0802 affect?

CVE-2006-0802 affects postnuke. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NS-Languages module for PostNuke 0.761 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter in a missing or

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-0802?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.6UPGRADE

CVE-2006-0802 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting postnuke. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NS-Languages module for PostNuke 0.761 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter in a missing or translation operation.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: postnuke software foundation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-02-20 22:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

postnuke software foundation postnuke UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.761

Fixed in: newer than 0.761

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.761 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade postnuke

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade postnuke

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-0802?

postnuke: upgrade to newer than 0.761. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0802 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0802 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-2006-0802 affect?

CVE-2006-0802 affects postnuke. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NS-Languages module for PostNuke 0.761 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter in a missing or

How urgent is CVE-2006-0802?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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