CVE-2006-5513: SQL injection vulnerability in GeoNetwork opensource before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5513?

opensource: upgrade to newer than 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5513 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5513 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-2006-5513 affect?

CVE-2006-5513 affects opensource. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in GeoNetwork opensource before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, and complete a login, via unspecified vectors.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5513 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting opensource. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in GeoNetwork opensource before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, and complete a login, via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: geonetwork

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-26 16:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geonetwork opensource UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade opensource

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-5513?

opensource: upgrade to newer than 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5513 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5513 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-2006-5513 affect?

CVE-2006-5513 affects opensource. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in GeoNetwork opensource before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, and complete a login, via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5513?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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