Is CVE-2006-3359 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2006-3359, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2006-3359 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2006-3359 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-3359?

CVE-2006-3359 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2006-3359

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 6, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in NewsPHP 2006 PRO allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) words, (2) id, (3) topmenuitem, and (4) cat_id parameters in (a) index.php; and the (5) category parameter in (b) inc/rss_feed.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-3359 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-3359. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.