CVE-2006-2581: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Wiki content in RWiki 2.1.0pre1 through 2.1.0 allows remote attack

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2581 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting rwiki. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Wiki content in RWiki 2.1.0pre1 through 2.1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown attack vectors.

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	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rwiki

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-25 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rwiki rwiki DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1.0 · 2.1.0pre1 · 2.1.0pre2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rwiki sudo apt install rwiki=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold rwiki

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

dnf --showduplicates list rwiki sudo dnf downgrade rwiki-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add rwiki

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-2581?

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

Is CVE-2006-2581 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2581 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-2006-2581 affect?

CVE-2006-2581 affects rwiki. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Wiki content in RWiki 2.1.0pre1 through 2.1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2581?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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