CVE-2006-1568: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in register.php in RedCMS 0.1 allow remote attackers to in

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MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1568 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting redcms. 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 register.php in RedCMS 0.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) email, (2) location, or (3) website parameters.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: redcms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-01 00:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redcms redcms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

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

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: RedCMS 0.1 - 'register.php' Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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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-2006-1568?

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

Is CVE-2006-1568 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1568 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-2006-1568 affect?

CVE-2006-1568 affects redcms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in register.php in RedCMS 0.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) email, (2) location, or (3) website parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1568?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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