CVE-2006-1163: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nodez 4.6.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scri

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1163 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting nodez. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nodez 4.6.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the op parameter. NOTE: it is possible that this issue is resultant from the directory traversal vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nodez

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-12 21:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nodez nodez DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.6.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6.1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.6.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nodez sudo apt install nodez=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold nodez

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

dnf --showduplicates list nodez sudo dnf downgrade nodez-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add nodez

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-2006-1163?

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

Is CVE-2006-1163 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1163 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-2006-1163 affect?

CVE-2006-1163 affects nodez. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Nodez 4.6.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the op parameter. NOTE: it is possible that this issue is resultant from the directory traversal vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1163?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

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