CVE-2006-1232: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in DSDownload 1.0, with magic_quotes_gpc disabled, allow remote attacke

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1232 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dsdownload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in DSDownload 1.0, with magic_quotes_gpc disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) key and (2) category parameters to (a) search.php and (b) downloads.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.9% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dsportal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-14 19:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dsportal dsdownload DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dsdownload sudo apt install dsdownload=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold dsdownload

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

dnf --showduplicates list dsdownload sudo dnf downgrade dsdownload-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add dsdownload

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: DSDownload 1.0 - Multiple SQL Injections

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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-2006-1232?

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

Is CVE-2006-1232 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1232 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-2006-1232 affect?

CVE-2006-1232 affects dsdownload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in DSDownload 1.0, with magic_quotes_gpc disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) key and (2) category parameters to (a) search.php and (b) downloads.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1232?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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