CVE-2006-5327: Untrusted search path vulnerability in OpenBase SQL 10.0 and earlier, as used in Apple Xcode 2.2 2.2 and earli

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5327?

xcode: upgrade to newer than 2.2; openbase: upgrade to newer than 10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5327 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5327 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-5327 affect?

CVE-2006-5327 affects xcode, openbase. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Untrusted search path vulnerability in OpenBase SQL 10.0 and earlier, as used in Apple Xcode 2.2 2.2 and earlier and possibly other products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a modified PATH that references a malicious gzip

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5327?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.2UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2006-5327 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting xcode, openbase. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in OpenBase SQL 10.0 and earlier, as used in Apple Xcode 2.2 2.2 and earlier and possibly other products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a modified PATH that references a malicious gzip program, which is executed by gnutar with certain TAR_OPTIONS environment variable settings, when gnutar is invoked by OpenBase.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: apple · openbase international ltd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-17 21:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apple xcode UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xcode

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xcode

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

openbase international ltd openbase UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.0 · 7.0.15 · 8.0.4 · 9.1.5

Fixed in: newer than 10.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openbase

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openbase

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-2006-5327?

xcode: upgrade to newer than 2.2; openbase: upgrade to newer than 10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5327 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5327 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-2006-5327 affect?

CVE-2006-5327 affects xcode, openbase. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Untrusted search path vulnerability in OpenBase SQL 10.0 and earlier, as used in Apple Xcode 2.2 2.2 and earlier and possibly other products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a modified PATH that references a malicious gzip

How urgent is CVE-2006-5327?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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