CVE-2006-1798: SQL injection vulnerability in rateit.php in RateIt 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL comma

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1798 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting rateit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in rateit.php in RateIt 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the rateit_id parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rateit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-18 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rateit rateit DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rateit sudo apt install rateit=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo apt-mark hold rateit

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

dnf --showduplicates list rateit sudo dnf downgrade rateit-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add rateit

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.

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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-2006-1798?

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

Is CVE-2006-1798 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1798 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-2006-1798 affect?

CVE-2006-1798 affects rateit. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in rateit.php in RateIt 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the rateit_id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1798?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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