CVE-2006-6542

CVE-2006-6542 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fantastic News 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 news.php in Fantastic News 2.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6542?
SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in Fantastic News 2.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-6542?
CVE-2006-6542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6542 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6542?
CVE-2006-6542 affects Fantastic News. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6542?
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-2006-6542 published?
CVE-2006-6542 was published on 2006-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)