CVE-2006-1064: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Lurker 2.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1064 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting lurker. 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 Lurker 2.0 and earlier 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	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lurker

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-07 21:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lurker lurker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1a · 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1a

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison lurker sudo apt install lurker=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1a> sudo apt-mark hold lurker

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

dnf --showduplicates list lurker sudo dnf downgrade lurker-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1a> sudo dnf versionlock add lurker

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-2006-1064?

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

Is CVE-2006-1064 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1064 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-2006-1064 affect?

CVE-2006-1064 affects lurker. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Lurker 2.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1064?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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