CVE-2006-2904: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Partial Links 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary S

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2904 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting particle links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Partial Links 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the topic 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	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: particle soft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-08 16:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

particle soft particle links DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy particle-links || rpm -q particle-links || particle-links --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison particle-links sudo apt install particle-links=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold particle-links

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

dnf --showduplicates list particle-links sudo dnf downgrade particle-links-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add particle-links

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-2006-2904?

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

Is CVE-2006-2904 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2904 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-2006-2904 affect?

CVE-2006-2904 affects particle links. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Partial Links 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the topic parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2904?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Software pages

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