CVE-2006-5228: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Google Gadget login.php (gadget/login.php) in Rob Hensley ackerT

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5228 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ackertodo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Google Gadget login.php (gadget/login.php) in Rob Hensley ackerTodo 4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) up_login, (2) up_pass, or (3) up_num_tasks 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	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rob hensley

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-10 21:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rob hensley ackertodo DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0 · 4.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ackertodo sudo apt install ackertodo=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold ackertodo

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

dnf --showduplicates list ackertodo sudo dnf downgrade ackertodo-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ackertodo

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: AckerTodo 4.2 - 'login.php' Multiple SQL Injections

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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-2006-5228?

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

Is CVE-2006-5228 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5228 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-2006-5228 affect?

CVE-2006-5228 affects ackertodo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Google Gadget login.php (gadget/login.php) in Rob Hensley ackerTodo 4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) up_login, (2) up_pass, or (3) up_num_task

How urgent is CVE-2006-5228?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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