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CVE-2006-5219

5.1 · MEDIUM

SQL injection vulnerability in blog/index.php in the blog module in Moodle 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a double-encoded tag parameter.

Published Oct 10, 2006moodleEPSS 2.20%

Overview

CVE-2006-5219 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting moodle moodle. It was published on October 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

SQL injection vulnerability in blog/index.php in the blog module in Moodle 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a double-encoded tag parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from moodle. Update moodle to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5219?

CVE-2006-5219 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting moodle moodle. It was published on October 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-5219?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-5219?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from moodle. Update moodle to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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