CVE-2006-5120: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Scott Metoyer Red Mombin 0.7 allow remote attackers to

Routine

MEDIUM 4.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5120 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting red mombin. 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 Scott Metoyer Red Mombin 0.7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to (1) index.php and (2) process_login.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scott metoyer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-03 04:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scott metoyer red mombin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy red-mombin || rpm -q red-mombin || red-mombin --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison red-mombin sudo apt install red-mombin=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7> sudo apt-mark hold red-mombin

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

dnf --showduplicates list red-mombin sudo dnf downgrade red-mombin-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add red-mombin

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: Red Mombin 0.7 - 'index.php' Cross-Site Scripting
Exploit-DB: Red Mombin 0.7 - 'process_login.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-2006-5120?

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

Is CVE-2006-5120 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5120 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-2006-5120 affect?

CVE-2006-5120 affects red mombin. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Scott Metoyer Red Mombin 0.7 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to (1) index.php and (2) process_login.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5120?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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