CVE-2006-2558: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IpLogger 1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitra

Routine

MEDIUM 5.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2558 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting iplogger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IpLogger 1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the User-Agent (useragent) header in an HTTP request, which is not filtered when the log files are viewed.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: iplogger

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-24 01:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iplogger iplogger DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison iplogger sudo apt install iplogger=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7> sudo apt-mark hold iplogger

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

dnf --showduplicates list iplogger sudo dnf downgrade iplogger-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7> sudo dnf versionlock add iplogger

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-2006-2558?

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

Is CVE-2006-2558 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2558 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-2006-2558 affect?

CVE-2006-2558 affects iplogger. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IpLogger 1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the User-Agent (useragent) header in an HTTP request, which is not filtered when the log files are viewe

How urgent is CVE-2006-2558?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-2586 MEDIUM 5.8 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IpLogger 1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitra

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