CVE-2006-2997: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ZMS 2.9 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-2997?

zms: upgrade to newer than 2.9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-2997 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2997 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-2006-2997 affect?

CVE-2006-2997 affects zms. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ZMS 2.9 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the raw parameter in the search field.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-2997?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.6UPGRADE

CVE-2006-2997 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting zms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ZMS 2.9 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the raw parameter in the search field.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zms publishing

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-13 01:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zms publishing zms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.9.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.9.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.9.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade zms

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-2997?

zms: upgrade to newer than 2.9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2997 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2997 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-2006-2997 affect?

CVE-2006-2997 affects zms. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ZMS 2.9 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the raw parameter in the search field.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2997?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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