Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2006-6048 is a remote SQL injection in Etomite CMS 0.6.1.2. If an organization still runs this legacy CMS with the vulnerable configuration, an attacker could manipulate database queries through a page parameter and affect site data or credentials stored in the database.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation if Etomite CMS 0.6.1.2 is still reachable from the internet or stores sensitive business data. If no instance exists, document non-exposure and close as legacy noise.
Technical view
The CVE states that index.php in Etomite CMS 0.6.1.2 allows arbitrary SQL commands through the id parameter when PHP magic_quotes_gpc is disabled. Public references include vulnerability database entries, Bugtraq posts, and an exploit reference, but the bundle does not name a CVSS score, CWE, or confirmed vendor fix.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to legacy internet-facing Etomite CMS 0.6.1.2 deployments, especially old PHP environments where magic_quotes_gpc is disabled. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so asset inventory should rely on application fingerprints, code paths, and historical web-hosting records.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes a public exploit reference and 2006 vulnerability disclosures, but KEV is false and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Treat internet-facing legacy instances as risky because SQL injection can affect confidentiality and integrity of database-backed sites.
Researcher notes
The strongest evidence is the CVE description and historical third-party disclosures. The source bundle is thin: no CVSS, no CWE, incomplete affected metadata, and no confirmed patch details. Avoid assuming active exploitation or affected versions beyond Etomite CMS 0.6.1.2.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and retire or isolate any Etomite CMS 0.6.1.2 instances.
- Check Etomite or maintainer guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Restrict public access to legacy instances until remediation is confirmed.
- Review database account privileges used by the CMS and reduce unnecessary permissions.
- Back up affected databases before making remediation changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web servers for Etomite CMS 0.6.1.2 files and fingerprints.
- Confirm whether index.php accepts the id parameter on exposed routes.
- Check legacy PHP configuration records for magic_quotes_gpc status.
- Review web and database logs for unusual id parameter activity or SQL errors.
- Use only non-destructive validation methods in production environments.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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Database behavior lookup
The CVE wording references database injection or access, so collection and exfiltration review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 22885CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA
- http://www.0xcafebabe.it/sploits/etm_0612_sqlinj.plCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- etomite-index-sql-injection(30328)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 20061117 Re: Etomite CMS 0.6.1.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities ( Sql Injection + Local file inclusion )CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
- 21135CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID
- ADV-2006-4558CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN
- http://www.etomite.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=6388CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 20061116 Etomite CMS 0.6.1.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities ( Sql Injection + Local file inclusion )CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
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CWE details
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