CVE-2006-4985: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Grayscale BandSite CMS allow remote attackers to inject

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4985 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting bandsite cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Grayscale BandSite CMS allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the max_file_size_purdy parameter in adminpanel/includes/helpfiles/help_mp3.php, (2) the message_text parameter in adminpanel/includes/mailinglist/sendemail.php, (3) the this_year parameter in includes/footer.php, and the band parameter in (4) adminpanel/includes/helpfiles/help_news.php (5) adminpanel

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2006-09-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: grayscale

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-26 02:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

grayscale bandsite cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bandsite-cms || rpm -q bandsite-cms || bandsite-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bandsite-cms sudo apt install bandsite-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold bandsite-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list bandsite-cms sudo dnf downgrade bandsite-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add bandsite-cms

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: BandSite CMS 1.1 - 'bio_content.php' Cross-Site Scripting
Exploit-DB: BandSite CMS 1.1 - 'footer.php' Cross-Site Scripting
Exploit-DB: BandSite CMS 1.1 - 'gbook_content.php' Cross-Site Scripting
Exploit-DB: BandSite CMS 1.1 - 'header.php' Cross-Site Scripting
Exploit-DB: BandSite CMS 1.1 - 'help_merch.php' Cross-Site Scripting
Exploit-DB: BandSite CMS 1.1 - 'help_mp3.php' Cross-Site Scripting
Exploit-DB: BandSite CMS 1.1 - 'help_news.php' Cross-Site Scripting
Exploit-DB: BandSite CMS 1.1 - 'interview_content.php' Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2006-4985?

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

Is CVE-2006-4985 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4985 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-2006-4985 affect?

CVE-2006-4985 affects bandsite cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Grayscale BandSite CMS allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the max_file_size_purdy parameter in adminpanel/includes/helpfiles/help_mp3.php, (2) the mes

How urgent is CVE-2006-4985?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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