CVE-2006-2396: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpODP 1.5h allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script

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MEDIUM 5.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2396 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting phpodp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpODP 1.5h allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the browse 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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpodp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-16 01:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpodp phpodp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5h

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5h

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5h (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpodp sudo apt install phpodp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5h> sudo apt-mark hold phpodp

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpodp sudo dnf downgrade phpodp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5h> sudo dnf versionlock add phpodp

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: PHPODP 1.5 - 'ODP.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-2006-2396?

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

Is CVE-2006-2396 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2396 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-2006-2396 affect?

CVE-2006-2396 affects phpodp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpODP 1.5h allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the browse parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2396?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

References

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