CVE-2006-1699: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Aweb Banner Generator 3.0 and earlier allows remote a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-1699?

banner generator: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-1699 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1699 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-1699 affect?

CVE-2006-1699 affects banner generator. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Aweb Banner Generator 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the banner parameter in view mode.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-1699?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.6UPGRADE

CVE-2006-1699 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting banner generator. 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 Aweb Banner Generator 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the banner parameter in view mode.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aweb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-11 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aweb banner generator UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy banner-generator || rpm -q banner-generator || banner-generator --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade banner-generator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade banner-generator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: AWeb's Banner Generator 3.0 - 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-2006-1699?

banner generator: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1699 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1699 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-2006-1699 affect?

CVE-2006-1699 affects banner generator. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Aweb Banner Generator 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the banner parameter in view mode.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1699?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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