CVE-2006-5035: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Paul Smith Computer Services vCAP 1.7.0 allow remote at

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5035 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting vcap. 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 Paul Smith Computer Services vCAP 1.7.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the statusmsg parameter in RegisterPage.cgi or (2) a URI corresponding to a nonexistent file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

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	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: paul smith computer services

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-27 23:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paul smith computer services vcap DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vcap sudo apt install vcap=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold vcap

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

dnf --showduplicates list vcap sudo dnf downgrade vcap-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add vcap

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-5035?

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

Is CVE-2006-5035 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5035 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-2006-5035 affect?

CVE-2006-5035 affects vcap. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Paul Smith Computer Services vCAP 1.7.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the statusmsg parameter in RegisterPage.cgi or (2) a URI corresponding to a

How urgent is CVE-2006-5035?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5034 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in Paul Smith Computer Services vCAP 1.9.0 Beta and earlier allows remote at
CVE-2006-5033 MEDIUM 5.0 UPGRADE Unspecified vulnerability in StoresAndCalendarsList.cgi in Paul Smith Computer Services vCAP 1.9.0 Beta and ea

References

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