CVE-2006-0549
CVE-2006-0549 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Oracle Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in the SYS.DBMS_METADATA_UTIL package in Oracle Database 10g, and possibly earlier versions, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unknown vectors. NOTE: due to the lack of relevant details from the Oracle advisory, a separate CVE is being created since it cannot be conclusively proven that this issue has been addressed by Oracle. It is possible that this is the same issue as Oracle Vuln# DB05 from the January 2006 CPU, in which case this would be subsumed by CVE-2006-0260. However, there are some inconsistencies that make this unclear, and there is also a possibility that this is related to DB06, which is subsumed by CVE-2006-0259.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-0549?
- SQL injection vulnerability in the SYS.DBMS_METADATA_UTIL package in Oracle Database 10g, and possibly earlier versions, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unknown vectors. NOTE: due to the lack of relevant details from the Oracle advisory, a separate CVE is being created since it cannot be conclusively proven that this issue has been addressed by Oracle. It is possible that this is the same issue as Oracle Vuln# DB05 from the January 2006 CPU, in which case this would be subsumed by CVE-2006-0260. However, there are some inconsistencies that make this unclear, and there is also a possibility that this is related to DB06, which is subsumed by CVE-2006-0259.
- How severe is CVE-2006-0549?
- CVE-2006-0549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-0549 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-0549?
- CVE-2006-0549 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-0549?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-0549 published?
- CVE-2006-0549 was published on 2006-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.integrigy.com/info/IntegrigySecurityAnalysis-CPU0106.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/629316
- http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/cpujan2006.html
- http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_cpu_jan_2006.html
- http://www.red-database-security.com/advisory/oracle_sql_injection_dbms_metadata_util.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-018A.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24321
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:10.1.0.5:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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