CVE-2006-0801: SQL injection vulnerability in the NS-Languages module for PostNuke 0.761 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-0801?

postnuke: upgrade to newer than 0.761. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-0801 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0801 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-0801 affect?

CVE-2006-0801 affects postnuke. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). SQL injection vulnerability in the NS-Languages module for PostNuke 0.761 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is off, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the language parameter to admin.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-0801?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2006-0801 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting postnuke. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the NS-Languages module for PostNuke 0.761 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is off, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the language parameter to admin.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: postnuke software foundation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-02-20 22:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

postnuke software foundation postnuke UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.761

Fixed in: newer than 0.761

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.761 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade postnuke

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade postnuke

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: PostNuke 0.6x/0.7x NS-Languages Module - 'language' 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-2006-0801?

postnuke: upgrade to newer than 0.761. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0801 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0801 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-2006-0801 affect?

CVE-2006-0801 affects postnuke. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). SQL injection vulnerability in the NS-Languages module for PostNuke 0.761 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is off, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the language parameter to admin.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0801?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

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