CVE-2006-4960: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php Php Blue Dragon 2.9.1 and earlier allows remote attacker

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4960 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting php blue dragon. 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.php Php Blue Dragon 2.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the m parameter, which is reflected in an error message resulting from a failed SQL query.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: blue dragon

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-23 10:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

blue dragon php blue dragon DOWNGRADE

Affected: platinum_2.8.0 · platinum_2.9.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before platinum_2.8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-blue-dragon || rpm -q php-blue-dragon || php-blue-dragon --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before platinum_2.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-blue-dragon sudo apt install php-blue-dragon=<VERSION_BEFORE_platinum_2.8.0> sudo apt-mark hold php-blue-dragon

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-blue-dragon sudo dnf downgrade php-blue-dragon-<VERSION_BEFORE_platinum_2.8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add php-blue-dragon

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: PHP Blue Dragon CMS 2.9.1 - Cross-Site Scripting / SQL Injection Code Execution

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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-2006-4960?

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

Is CVE-2006-4960 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4960 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-2006-4960 affect?

CVE-2006-4960 affects php blue dragon. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php Php Blue Dragon 2.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the m parameter, which is reflected in an error message resulting from a failed SQL q

How urgent is CVE-2006-4960?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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