CVE-2006-1801: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in planetsearchplus.php in planetSearch+ allows remote attackers to i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-1801?

planetsearch\+: upgrade to newer than 2005-10-26. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-1801 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1801 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-2006-1801 affect?

CVE-2006-1801 affects planetsearch\+. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in planetsearchplus.php in planetSearch+ allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search_exp parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-1801?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2006-1801 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting planetsearch\+. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in planetsearchplus.php in planetSearch+ allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search_exp parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: planet concept

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-18 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

planet concept planetsearch\+ UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2005-10-26

Fixed in: newer than 2005-10-26

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy planetsearch+ || rpm -q planetsearch+ || planetsearch+ --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2005-10-26 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade planetsearch+

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade planetsearch+

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: PlanetSearch + - 'Planetsearchplus.php' 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-2006-1801?

planetsearch\+: upgrade to newer than 2005-10-26. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1801 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1801 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-2006-1801 affect?

CVE-2006-1801 affects planetsearch\+. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in planetsearchplus.php in planetSearch+ allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search_exp parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1801?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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