CVE-2006-6778: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in shownews.php in TimberWolf 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6778 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting timberwolf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in shownews.php in TimberWolf 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the nid 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	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: timberwolf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-28 00:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

timberwolf timberwolf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison timberwolf sudo apt install timberwolf=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold timberwolf

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

dnf --showduplicates list timberwolf sudo dnf downgrade timberwolf-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add timberwolf

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: TimberWolf 1.2.2 - 'shownews.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-2006-6778?

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

Is CVE-2006-6778 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6778 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-2006-6778 affect?

CVE-2006-6778 affects timberwolf. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in shownews.php in TimberWolf 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the nid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6778?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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