CVE-2006-2879

CVE-2006-2879 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alex News-engine 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

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in newscomments.php in Alex News-Engine 1.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsid parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2879?
SQL injection vulnerability in newscomments.php in Alex News-Engine 1.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsid parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-2879?
CVE-2006-2879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2879 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2879?
CVE-2006-2879 affects Alex News-engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2879?
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-2006-2879 published?
CVE-2006-2879 was published on 2006-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)