How severe is CVE-2006-5488?

CVE-2006-5488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5488?

CVE-2006-5488 affects Xchangeboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5488?

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-2006-5488 published?

CVE-2006-5488 was published on 2006-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5488

CVE-2006-5488 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xchangeboard 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: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xchangeboard
Published: 2006-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in XchangeBoard 1.70, and possibly earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the loginNick parameter during login. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5488?: SQL injection vulnerability in XchangeBoard 1.70, and possibly earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the loginNick parameter during login. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-5488?: CVE-2006-5488 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5488?: CVE-2006-5488 affects Xchangeboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5488?: 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-2006-5488 published?: CVE-2006-5488 was published on 2006-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xchangeboard:xchangeboard:1.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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