CVE-2006-3246: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in show.php in GL-SH Deaf Forum 6.4.3 and earlier allows remote attac

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3246 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting deaf forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in show.php in GL-SH Deaf Forum 6.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sort parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gl-sh

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

gl-sh deaf forum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.4.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy deaf-forum || rpm -q deaf-forum || deaf-forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison deaf-forum sudo apt install deaf-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.3> sudo apt-mark hold deaf-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list deaf-forum sudo dnf downgrade deaf-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.3> sudo dnf versionlock add deaf-forum

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-2006-3246?

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

Is CVE-2006-3246 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3246 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-2006-3246 affect?

CVE-2006-3246 affects deaf forum. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in show.php in GL-SH Deaf Forum 6.4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sort parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3246?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2006-3247 LOW 2.6 UPGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in show.php in GL-SH Deaf Forum 6.4.3 and earlier allow re

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