CVE-2006-5530: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Boesch SimpNews before 2.34.01 allow remote attackers t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5530?

simpnews: upgrade to newer than 2.34. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5530 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5530 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-5530 affect?

CVE-2006-5530 affects simpnews. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Boesch SimpNews before 2.34.01 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to (1) admin/index.php, (2) admin/pwlost.php, and unspecified oth

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5530?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5530 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting simpnews. 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 Boesch SimpNews before 2.34.01 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to (1) admin/index.php, (2) admin/pwlost.php, and unspecified other files. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2006-10-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: boesch it-consulting

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-26 17:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

boesch it-consulting simpnews UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.34 · 2.0.1 · 2.13 · 2.30

Fixed in: newer than 2.34

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.34 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simpnews

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simpnews

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: Simpnews 2.x - 'index.php' Cross-Site Scripting
Exploit-DB: Simpnews 2.x - 'pwlost.php' Cross-Site Scripting

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-2006-5530?

simpnews: upgrade to newer than 2.34. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5530 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5530 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-2006-5530 affect?

CVE-2006-5530 affects simpnews. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Boesch SimpNews before 2.34.01 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to (1) admin/index.php, (2) admin/pwlost.php, and unspecified oth

How urgent is CVE-2006-5530?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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