CVE-2006-1748: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in XMB Forum 1.9.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web sc

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1748 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting xmb forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in XMB Forum 1.9.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading a Flash (.SWF) video that contains a getURL function call, which causes the video to be rendered without disabling ActionScript.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xmb software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-12 22:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xmb software xmb forum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy xmb-forum || rpm -q xmb-forum || xmb-forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xmb-forum sudo apt install xmb-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.5> sudo apt-mark hold xmb-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list xmb-forum sudo dnf downgrade xmb-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.5> sudo dnf versionlock add xmb-forum

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-1748?

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

Is CVE-2006-1748 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1748 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-2006-1748 affect?

CVE-2006-1748 affects xmb forum. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in XMB Forum 1.9.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading a Flash (.SWF) video that contains a getURL function call, which causes the video to be rendered without

How urgent is CVE-2006-1748?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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