CVE-2006-6274: SQL injection vulnerability in articles.asp in Expinion.net iNews (1) Publisher (iNP) 2.5 and earlier, and possibly (2) News Manager, allows remote at...

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in articles.asp in Expinion.net iNews (1) Publisher (iNP) 2.5 and earlier, and possibly (2) News Manager, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ex parameter. NOTE: early reports of this issue reported it as XSS, but this was erroneous. The original report was for News Manager, but there is strong evidence that the correct product is Publisher.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.00%

78.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Expinion.Net	Inews Publisher	<= 2.5
Expinion.Net	News Manager	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6274?

SQL injection vulnerability in articles.asp in Expinion.net iNews (1) Publisher (iNP) 2.5 and earlier, and possibly (2) News Manager, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ex parameter. NOTE: early reports of this issue reported it as XSS, but this was erroneous. The original report was for News Manager, but there is strong evidence that the correct product is Publisher.

How severe is CVE-2006-6274?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6274 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6274?

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.