CVE-2006-2176: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in links.php in PHP Linkliste 1.0b allow remote attackers

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MEDIUM 5.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2176 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting php linkliste. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in links.php in PHP Linkliste 1.0b allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) new_input, (2) new_url, or (3) new_name parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php design x

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-04 12:38 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php design x php linkliste DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0b

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-linkliste sudo apt install php-linkliste=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0b> sudo apt-mark hold php-linkliste

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-linkliste sudo dnf downgrade php-linkliste-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0b> sudo dnf versionlock add php-linkliste

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.

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: PHP Linkliste 1.0 - 'Linkliste.php' Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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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-2006-2176?

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

Is CVE-2006-2176 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2176 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-2006-2176 affect?

CVE-2006-2176 affects php linkliste. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in links.php in PHP Linkliste 1.0b allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) new_input, (2) new_url, or (3) new_name parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2176?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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