CVE-2006-3264: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mclient.cgi in Namo DeepSearch 4.5 allows remote attackers to inje

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3264 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting deepsearch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mclient.cgi in Namo DeepSearch 4.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the p 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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: namo

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 21:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

namo deepsearch DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison deepsearch sudo apt install deepsearch=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5> sudo apt-mark hold deepsearch

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

dnf --showduplicates list deepsearch sudo dnf downgrade deepsearch-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5> sudo dnf versionlock add deepsearch

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-2006-3264?

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

Is CVE-2006-3264 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3264 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-2006-3264 affect?

CVE-2006-3264 affects deepsearch. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mclient.cgi in Namo DeepSearch 4.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the p parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3264?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

References

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