CVE-2006-3230: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.tmpl in Azureus Tracker 2.4.0.2 and earlier (Java BitTorrent

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3230 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting azureus tracker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.tmpl in Azureus Tracker 2.4.0.2 and earlier (Java BitTorrent Client Tracker) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: azureus tracker

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-27 10:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

azureus tracker azureus tracker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.0.2 · 2.3.0.6 · 2.4.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy azureus-tracker || rpm -q azureus-tracker || azureus-tracker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison azureus-tracker sudo apt install azureus-tracker=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold azureus-tracker

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

dnf --showduplicates list azureus-tracker sudo dnf downgrade azureus-tracker-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add azureus-tracker

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-2006-3230?

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

Is CVE-2006-3230 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3230 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-2006-3230 affect?

CVE-2006-3230 affects azureus tracker. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.tmpl in Azureus Tracker 2.4.0.2 and earlier (Java BitTorrent Client Tracker) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3230?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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