CVE-2006-2897: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in FunkBoard 0.71 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-2897?

funkboard: upgrade to newer than 0.71. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-2897 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2897 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-2897 affect?

CVE-2006-2897 affects funkboard. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in FunkBoard 0.71 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-2897?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.6UPGRADE

CVE-2006-2897 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting funkboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in FunkBoard 0.71 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: funkboard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-07 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

funkboard funkboard UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.71 · 0.66 · 0.66f · 0.70

Fixed in: newer than 0.71

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.71 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade funkboard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade funkboard

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2006-2897?

funkboard: upgrade to newer than 0.71. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2897 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2897 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-2006-2897 affect?

CVE-2006-2897 affects funkboard. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in FunkBoard 0.71 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2897?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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