Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2006-6831 is an old SQL injection issue in aFAQ 1.0. A remote attacker could manipulate the catcode parameter in faqDsp.asp to run SQL commands against the backing database. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy ASP application is still deployed, especially on public sites.
Executive priority
Prioritize discovery over emergency response unless exposed aFAQ 1.0 is confirmed. If found on a public site, treat it as a high-priority legacy web application risk because SQL injection can threaten database confidentiality and integrity.
Technical view
The source bundle describes SQL injection in faqDsp.asp in aFAQ 1.0 through the catcode parameter. No CVSS, CWE, patch, or vendor mitigation details are provided. Exploit-DB and IBM X-Force references exist, but the bundle does not establish current active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running aFAQ 1.0 or derived legacy ASP FAQ code. Publicly reachable faqDsp.asp endpoints would carry the most risk. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete.
Exploitation context
A public Exploit-DB reference is listed, indicating public exploit information exists. The CVE is not marked KEV, and the supplied sources do not claim active exploitation. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed, not absent.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the bundle provides the vulnerable file, parameter, product version, and public references, but lacks CVSS, CWE, fix details, and affected CPEs. Avoid broad product assumptions beyond aFAQ 1.0 and derived code until locally verified.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and prioritize any internet-facing aFAQ 1.0 deployments.
- Check vendor or project guidance for any patch or supported replacement.
- Retire or replace unsupported aFAQ 1.0 instances where feasible.
- Restrict access to affected FAQ pages until remediation is confirmed.
- If maintaining code, use parameterized queries and strict input validation.
Validation and detection
- Search asset inventory for aFAQ 1.0 and faqDsp.asp.
- Confirm whether faqDsp.asp accepts the catcode parameter.
- Review application code for unsafe SQL construction using catcode.
- Review web and database logs for suspicious catcode activity.
- Document exposure, compensating controls, and remediation status.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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
- 3031CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- afaq-faqdsp-sql-injection(31130)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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CWE details
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