How severe is CVE-2006-5500?

CVE-2006-5500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5500?

CVE-2006-5500 affects Xchangeboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5500?

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

When was CVE-2006-5500 published?

CVE-2006-5500 was published on 2006-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5500

CVE-2006-5500 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xchangeboard 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xchangeboard
Published: 2006-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the checkUser function in inc/DBInterface.php in XchangeBoard 1.70 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) userNick or (2) password parameters. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5500?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the checkUser function in inc/DBInterface.php in XchangeBoard 1.70 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) userNick or (2) password parameters. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-5500?: CVE-2006-5500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5500?: CVE-2006-5500 affects Xchangeboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5500?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5500 published?: CVE-2006-5500 was published on 2006-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4129

Affected products (1)

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

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