CVE-2006-0249: SQL injection vulnerability in viewcat.php in BitDamaged geoBlog MOD_1.0 allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0249 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting geoblog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in viewcat.php in BitDamaged geoBlog MOD_1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, then steal credentials and upload files, via the cat parameter ($tmpCategory variable).

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2006-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bitdamaged

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-18 01:51 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bitdamaged geoblog DOWNGRADE

Affected: mod_1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before mod_1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy geoblog || rpm -q geoblog || geoblog --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before mod_1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison geoblog sudo apt install geoblog=<VERSION_BEFORE_mod_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold geoblog

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list geoblog sudo dnf downgrade geoblog-<VERSION_BEFORE_mod_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add geoblog

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: GeoBlog 1.0 - 'viewcat.php' SQL Injection

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-0249?

geoblog: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0249 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0249 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-0249 affect?

CVE-2006-0249 affects geoblog. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in viewcat.php in BitDamaged geoBlog MOD_1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, then steal credentials and upload files, via the cat parameter ($tmpCategory variable).

How urgent is CVE-2006-0249?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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CVE-2006-2177 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in viewcat.php in geoBlog 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbit

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