CVE-2006-1761: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in index.php in blur6ex 0.3.452 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1761 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting blur6ex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in index.php in blur6ex 0.3.452 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the errormsg parameter, which is not sanitized in the error message. NOTE: the vector in the shard parameter is not XSS and has been assigned a separate name.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: blursoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-13 01:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

blursoft blur6ex DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.462

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.462

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy blur6ex || rpm -q blur6ex || blur6ex --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.462 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison blur6ex sudo apt install blur6ex=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.462> sudo apt-mark hold blur6ex

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

dnf --showduplicates list blur6ex sudo dnf downgrade blur6ex-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.462> sudo dnf versionlock add blur6ex

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-2006-1761?

blur6ex: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1761 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1761 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-2006-1761 affect?

CVE-2006-1761 affects blur6ex. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in index.php in blur6ex 0.3.452 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the errormsg parameter, which is not sanitized in the error message. NOTE: the vector in the shard paramet

How urgent is CVE-2006-1761?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

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