CVE-2006-5872

Name: CVE-2006-5872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-18T00:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.70%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5872 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. login.pl in SQL-Ledger before 2.6.21 and LedgerSMB before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the "-e" flag in the script parameter, which is used as an argument to the perl program.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

login.pl in SQL-Ledger before 2.6.21 and LedgerSMB before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via the "-e" flag in the script parameter, which is used as an argument to the perl program.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.70%

74.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dws Systems Inc.	Sql-Ledger	2.6.27

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/23375Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23419Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017391
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1239Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/458300/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21634
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5043Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0407Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23375Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23419Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017391
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1239Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/458300/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21634
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5043Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0407Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5872?

How severe is CVE-2006-5872?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5872 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5872?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST