CVE-2006-5765: SQL injection vulnerability in rss.php in Article Script 1.6.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5765?

article script: upgrade to newer than 1.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5765 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5765 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-2006-5765 affect?

CVE-2006-5765 affects article script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in rss.php in Article Script 1.6.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5765?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5765 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting article script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in rss.php in Article Script 1.6.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category parameter.

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	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: article script

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-06 23:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

article script article script UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy article-script || rpm -q article-script || article-script --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade article-script

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade article-script

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: Article Script 1.6.3 - 'rss.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-2006-5765?

article script: upgrade to newer than 1.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5765 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5765 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-2006-5765 affect?

CVE-2006-5765 affects article script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in rss.php in Article Script 1.6.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5765?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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