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CVE-2006-3430: SQL injection vulnerability in checkprofile.asp in (1) PatchLink Update Server (PLUS) before 6.1 P1 and 6.2.x

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2006-3430 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting patchlink update server, zenworks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in checkprofile.asp in (1) PatchLink Update Server (PLUS) before 6.1 P1 and 6.2.x before 6.2 SR1 P1 and (2) Novell ZENworks 6.2 SR1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the agentid parameter.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-89
Published2006-07-07
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lumension · novell

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

lumension patchlink update server DOWNGRADE
Affected: 6.1 · 6.2.0.181 · 6.2.0.189
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy patchlink-update-server || rpm -q patchlink-update-server || patchlink-update-server --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison patchlink-update-server sudo apt install patchlink-update-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1> sudo apt-mark hold patchlink-update-server
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list patchlink-update-server sudo dnf downgrade patchlink-update-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.1> sudo dnf versionlock add patchlink-update-server
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.
novell zenworks UPGRADE
Affected: <= 6.2
Fixed in: newer than 6.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy zenworks || rpm -q zenworks || zenworks --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade zenworks
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade zenworks
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2006-3430?

patchlink update server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; zenworks: upgrade to newer than 6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3430 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3430 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-2006-3430 affect?

CVE-2006-3430 affects patchlink update server, zenworks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in checkprofile.asp in (1) PatchLink Update Server (PLUS) before 6.1 P1 and 6.2.x before 6.2 SR1 P1 and (2) Novell ZENworks 6.2 SR1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the a

How urgent is CVE-2006-3430?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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