CVE-2006-5908: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the login_user function in yans.func.php in Lucas Rodriguez San Pedr

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5908 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting yet another news system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the login_user function in yans.func.php in Lucas Rodriguez San Pedro Yet Another News System (YANS) 0.2b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username or (2) password parameter.

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	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lucas rodriguez san pedro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-15 15:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lucas rodriguez san pedro yet another news system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2b

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yet-another-news-system || rpm -q yet-another-news-system || yet-another-news-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison yet-another-news-system sudo apt install yet-another-news-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2b> sudo apt-mark hold yet-another-news-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list yet-another-news-system sudo dnf downgrade yet-another-news-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2b> sudo dnf versionlock add yet-another-news-system

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.

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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-2006-5908?

yet another news system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5908 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5908 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-2006-5908 affect?

CVE-2006-5908 affects yet another news system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the login_user function in yans.func.php in Lucas Rodriguez San Pedro Yet Another News System (YANS) 0.2b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username or (2) passwor

How urgent is CVE-2006-5908?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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