CVE-2006-2671: SQL injection vulnerability in ChatPat 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the n

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2671 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting chatpat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in ChatPat 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the nickname field.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: calendarscripts.com

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-30 21:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

calendarscripts.com chatpat 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 chatpat || rpm -q chatpat || chatpat --version

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

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

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

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

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-2006-2671?

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

Is CVE-2006-2671 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2671 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-2006-2671 affect?

CVE-2006-2671 affects chatpat. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). SQL injection vulnerability in ChatPat 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the nickname field.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2671?

Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-2670 MEDIUM 5.8 DOWNGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ChatPat 1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary

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