CVE-2006-6356: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in templates/link_temp.php in PHPNews 1.3.0 allow remote a

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6356 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting phpnews. 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 templates/link_temp.php in PHPNews 1.3.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) url, (2) id, (3) subject, (4) username, or (5) time 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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpnews

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-07 01:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpnews sudo apt install phpnews=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold phpnews

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpnews sudo dnf downgrade phpnews-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add phpnews

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: PHPNews 1.3 - 'Link_Temp.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-2006-6356?

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

Is CVE-2006-6356 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6356 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-2006-6356 affect?

CVE-2006-6356 affects phpnews. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in templates/link_temp.php in PHPNews 1.3.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) url, (2) id, (3) subject, (4) username, or (5) time parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6356?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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