CVE-2006-1071: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in DVguestbook 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject a

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1071 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting dvguestbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in DVguestbook 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dvguestbook

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-08 00:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dvguestbook dvguestbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dvguestbook sudo apt install dvguestbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold dvguestbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list dvguestbook sudo dnf downgrade dvguestbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add dvguestbook

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: DVGuestbook 1.0/1.2.2 - 'index.php?page' 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-2006-1071?

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

Is CVE-2006-1071 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1071 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-2006-1071 affect?

CVE-2006-1071 affects dvguestbook. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in DVguestbook 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1071?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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Related CVEs

CVE-2006-1070 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in dv_gbook.php in DVguestbook 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject

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