CVE-2006-4504: SQL injection vulnerability in NX5Linx 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4504 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting nx5linx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in NX5Linx 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) c and (2) l parameters.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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	2006-08-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nx5

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-31 22:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nx5 nx5linx 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 nx5linx || rpm -q nx5linx || nx5linx --version

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

apt-cache madison nx5linx sudo apt install nx5linx=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold nx5linx

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

dnf --showduplicates list nx5linx sudo dnf downgrade nx5linx-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add nx5linx

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: NX5Linkx 1.0 - Multiple SQL Injections

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4504?

nx5linx: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4504 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4504 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-2006-4504 affect?

CVE-2006-4504 affects nx5linx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in NX5Linx 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) c and (2) l parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4504?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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