CVE-2006-2772: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in add.asp in Hogstorps hogstorp guestbook 2.0 allows remote attacker

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2772 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting hogstorp guestbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in add.asp in Hogstorps hogstorp guestbook 2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) email, and (3) headline parameters. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hogstorps

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-02 10:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hogstorps hogstorp guestbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hogstorp-guestbook || rpm -q hogstorp-guestbook || hogstorp-guestbook --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hogstorp-guestbook sudo apt install hogstorp-guestbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold hogstorp-guestbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list hogstorp-guestbook sudo dnf downgrade hogstorp-guestbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add hogstorp-guestbook

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-2006-2772?

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

Is CVE-2006-2772 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2772 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-2006-2772 affect?

CVE-2006-2772 affects hogstorp guestbook. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in add.asp in Hogstorps hogstorp guestbook 2.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) email, and (3) headline parameters. NOTE: the provenance of this i

How urgent is CVE-2006-2772?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

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