CVE-2006-1846: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Your_Account module in PHP-Nuke 7.8 might allows remote attack

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1846 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting php-nuke. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Your_Account module in PHP-Nuke 7.8 might allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and web script via the ublock parameter, which is saved in the user's personal menu. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. In addition, it is unclear whether this issue is a vulnerability, since it is related to the user's personal m

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: francisco burzi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-19 16:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

francisco burzi php-nuke DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-nuke || rpm -q php-nuke || php-nuke --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-nuke sudo apt install php-nuke=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.8> sudo apt-mark hold php-nuke

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-nuke sudo dnf downgrade php-nuke-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.8> sudo dnf versionlock add php-nuke

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-2006-1846?

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

Is CVE-2006-1846 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1846 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-2006-1846 affect?

CVE-2006-1846 affects php-nuke. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Your_Account module in PHP-Nuke 7.8 might allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and web script via the ublock parameter, which is saved in the user's personal menu. NOTE: the prove

How urgent is CVE-2006-1846?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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