CVE-2006-1605: Unspecified vulnerability in the image module in Exponent CMS before 0.96.5 RC 1 allows remote attackers to ex

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1605 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting exponent cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in the image module in Exponent CMS before 0.96.5 RC 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors involving "parsed PHP."

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: exponent

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-04 10:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

exponent exponent cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.94 · 0.95 · 0.96.1 · 0.96.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.94

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exponent-cms || rpm -q exponent-cms || exponent-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.94 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison exponent-cms sudo apt install exponent-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.94> sudo apt-mark hold exponent-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list exponent-cms sudo dnf downgrade exponent-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.94> sudo dnf versionlock add exponent-cms

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-2006-1605?

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

Is CVE-2006-1605 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1605 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-2006-1605 affect?

CVE-2006-1605 affects exponent cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unspecified vulnerability in the image module in Exponent CMS before 0.96.5 RC 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors involving "parsed PHP."

How urgent is CVE-2006-1605?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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