CVE-2010-4006: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in search.php in WSN Links 5.0.x before 5.0.81, 5.1.x before 5.1.51, an

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-4006 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting links, wsn links, wsn links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in search.php in WSN Links 5.0.x before 5.0.81, 5.1.x before 5.1.51, and 6.0.x before 6.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) namecondition or (2) namesearch 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	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2010-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wsn · wsnlinks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-11-03 20:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wsn links DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.1.2 · 5.1.3 · 5.1.17 · 5.1.18 · 5.1.19 · 5.1.20 · 5.1.21 · 5.1.22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison links sudo apt install links=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.2> sudo apt-mark hold links

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

dnf --showduplicates list links sudo dnf downgrade links-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add links

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.

wsn wsn links DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.1.0 · 5.1.1 · 5.1.4 · 5.1.5 · 5.1.6 · 5.1.7 · 5.1.8 · 5.1.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wsn-links || rpm -q wsn-links || wsn-links --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wsn-links sudo apt install wsn-links=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold wsn-links

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

dnf --showduplicates list wsn-links sudo dnf downgrade wsn-links-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add wsn-links

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.

wsnlinks wsn links DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.0 · 5.0.1 · 5.0.2 · 5.0.3 · 5.0.4 · 5.0.5 · 5.0.6 · 5.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wsn-links || rpm -q wsn-links || wsn-links --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wsn-links sudo apt install wsn-links=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold wsn-links

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

dnf --showduplicates list wsn-links sudo dnf downgrade wsn-links-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add wsn-links

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.

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: WSN Links - 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-2010-4006?

links: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; wsn links: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; wsn links: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-4006 being exploited?

CVE-2010-4006 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-2010-4006 affect?

CVE-2010-4006 affects links, wsn links, wsn links. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in search.php in WSN Links 5.0.x before 5.0.81, 5.1.x before 5.1.51, and 6.0.x before 6.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) namecondition or (2) namesearch paramete

How urgent is CVE-2010-4006?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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