CVE-2006-3346: SQL injection vulnerability in tree.php in MyNewsGroups 0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL c

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3346 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mynewsgroups. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in tree.php in MyNewsGroups 0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the grp_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	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: carlos sanchez valle

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-03 19:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

carlos sanchez valle mynewsgroups DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mynewsgroups sudo apt install mynewsgroups=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6> sudo apt-mark hold mynewsgroups

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

dnf --showduplicates list mynewsgroups sudo dnf downgrade mynewsgroups-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add mynewsgroups

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-2006-3346?

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

Is CVE-2006-3346 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3346 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-2006-3346 affect?

CVE-2006-3346 affects mynewsgroups. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in tree.php in MyNewsGroups 0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the grp_id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3346?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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