How severe is CVE-2006-1228?

CVE-2006-1228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1228?

CVE-2006-1228 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1228?

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

When was CVE-2006-1228 published?

CVE-2006-1228 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1228

CVE-2006-1228 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drupal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Drupal
Published: 2006-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Session fixation vulnerability in Drupal 4.5.x before 4.5.8 and 4.6.x before 4.5.8 allows remote attackers to gain privileges by tricking a user to click on a URL that fixes the session identifier.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1228?: Session fixation vulnerability in Drupal 4.5.x before 4.5.8 and 4.6.x before 4.5.8 allows remote attackers to gain privileges by tricking a user to click on a URL that fixes the session identifier.
How severe is CVE-2006-1228?: CVE-2006-1228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1228?: CVE-2006-1228 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1228 published?: CVE-2006-1228 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:drupal:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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