How severe is CVE-2006-0972?

CVE-2006-0972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0972?

CVE-2006-0972 affects Fscripts Fantastic News. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0972?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-0972 published?

CVE-2006-0972 was published on 2006-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0972

CVE-2006-0972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fscripts Fantastic News with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Fscripts Fantastic News
Published: 2006-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in Tony Baird Fantastic News 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page parameter. NOTE: the category vector is already covered by CVE-2005-3846.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0972?: SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in Tony Baird Fantastic News 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page parameter. NOTE: the category vector is already covered by CVE-2005-3846.
How severe is CVE-2006-0972?: CVE-2006-0972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0972?: CVE-2006-0972 affects Fscripts Fantastic News. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0972 published?: CVE-2006-0972 was published on 2006-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fscripts:fantastic_news:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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