CVE-2006-4598: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in links.php in ssLinks 1.22 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4598 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting sslinks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in links.php in ssLinks 1.22 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) go parameter and (2) id parameter in a rate action.

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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sslinks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-07 00:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sslinks sslinks DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.22

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sslinks sudo apt install sslinks=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.22> sudo apt-mark hold sslinks

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

dnf --showduplicates list sslinks sudo dnf downgrade sslinks-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.22> sudo dnf versionlock add sslinks

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-2006-4598?

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

Is CVE-2006-4598 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4598 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-2006-4598 affect?

CVE-2006-4598 affects sslinks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in links.php in ssLinks 1.22 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) go parameter and (2) id parameter in a rate action.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4598?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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