CVE-2006-0806: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ADOdb 4.71, as used in multiple packages such as phpESP

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-0806?

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

Q: Is CVE-2006-0806 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0806 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-2006-0806 affect?

CVE-2006-0806 affects adodb. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ADOdb 4.71, as used in multiple packages such as phpESP, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the next_page parameter in adodb-pager.inc.php and (2) oth

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-0806?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0806 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting adodb. 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 ADOdb 4.71, as used in multiple packages such as phpESP, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the next_page parameter in adodb-pager.inc.php and (2) other unspecified vectors related to PHP_SELF.

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.0% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2006-02-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: john lim

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

john lim adodb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.66 · 4.68 · 4.70 · 4.71

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.66

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.66 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison adodb sudo apt install adodb=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.66> sudo apt-mark hold adodb

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

dnf --showduplicates list adodb sudo dnf downgrade adodb-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.66> sudo dnf versionlock add adodb

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: ADOdb < 4.71 - 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-2006-0806?

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

Is CVE-2006-0806 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0806 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-2006-0806 affect?

CVE-2006-0806 affects adodb. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ADOdb 4.71, as used in multiple packages such as phpESP, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the next_page parameter in adodb-pager.inc.php and (2) oth

How urgent is CVE-2006-0806?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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