How severe is CVE-2006-5872?

CVE-2006-5872 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5872?

CVE-2006-5872 affects Dws Systems Inc. Sql-ledger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5872?

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-2006-5872 published?

CVE-2006-5872 was published on 2006-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5872

CVE-2006-5872 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dws Systems Inc. Sql-ledger 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dws Systems Inc. Sql-ledger
Published: 2006-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

login.pl in SQL-Ledger before 2.6.21 and LedgerSMB before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the "-e" flag in the script parameter, which is used as an argument to the perl program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5872?: login.pl in SQL-Ledger before 2.6.21 and LedgerSMB before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the "-e" flag in the script parameter, which is used as an argument to the perl program.
How severe is CVE-2006-5872?: CVE-2006-5872 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5872?: CVE-2006-5872 affects Dws Systems Inc. Sql-ledger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5872?: 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-2006-5872 published?: CVE-2006-5872 was published on 2006-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dws_systems_inc.:sql-ledger:2.6.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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