CVE-2006-1975: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in guestbook_newentry.php in PHP-Gastebuch 1.61 allows remote attacke

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1975 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting php-gastebuch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in guestbook_newentry.php in PHP-Gastebuch 1.61 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Kommentar field.

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	2006-04-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: stadtaus.com

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-21 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stadtaus.com php-gastebuch DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.61

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.61

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.61 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-gastebuch sudo apt install php-gastebuch=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.61> sudo apt-mark hold php-gastebuch

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-gastebuch sudo dnf downgrade php-gastebuch-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.61> sudo dnf versionlock add php-gastebuch

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-1975?

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

Is CVE-2006-1975 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1975 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-2006-1975 affect?

CVE-2006-1975 affects php-gastebuch. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in guestbook_newentry.php in PHP-Gastebuch 1.61 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Kommentar field.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1975?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

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