CVE-2006-5638: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in cherche.php in PHPMyRing 4.2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5638?

phpmyring: upgrade to newer than 4.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5638 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5638 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-2006-5638 affect?

CVE-2006-5638 affects phpmyring. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in cherche.php in PHPMyRing 4.2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) limite and (2) mots parameters.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5638?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5638 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpmyring. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in cherche.php in PHPMyRing 4.2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) limite and (2) mots parameters.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpmyring

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-01 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpmyring phpmyring UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.2.1 · 4.2

Fixed in: newer than 4.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpmyring

Note

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

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: PHPMyRing 4.2.1 - 'cherche.php' SQL Injection

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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-2006-5638?

phpmyring: upgrade to newer than 4.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5638 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5638 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-2006-5638 affect?

CVE-2006-5638 affects phpmyring. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in cherche.php in PHPMyRing 4.2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) limite and (2) mots parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5638?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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