CVE-2006-6272: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in sp_index.php in Simple PHP Gallery 1.1 allows remote attackers to

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6272 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting simple php gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in sp_index.php in Simple PHP Gallery 1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the dir parameter.

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	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: paul griffin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-04 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paul griffin simple php gallery 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 simple-php-gallery || rpm -q simple-php-gallery || simple-php-gallery --version

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

apt-cache madison simple-php-gallery sudo apt install simple-php-gallery=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold simple-php-gallery

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

dnf --showduplicates list simple-php-gallery sudo dnf downgrade simple-php-gallery-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-php-gallery

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: Simple PHP Gallery 1.1 - 'System SP_Index.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-2006-6272?

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

Is CVE-2006-6272 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6272 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-2006-6272 affect?

CVE-2006-6272 affects simple php gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in sp_index.php in Simple PHP Gallery 1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the dir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6272?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

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