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5.5

Bugzilla lets admin users run any database command

CVE-2006-0913 · published 20 years ago
Summary

In certain Bugzilla versions, an administrator who logs in can change the software’s underlying data by sending specially crafted input. This could let them view, modify, or delete information stored in the system. Apply the latest Bugzilla updates and restrict admin accounts to trusted personnel to mitigate the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
mozilla bugzilla 2.17.1
2.17.3
2.17.4
2.17.5
2.17.6
2.17.7
2.18
2.18.1
2.18.2
2.18.3
2.18.4
2.19
6 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
SQL injection vulnerability in whineatnews.pl in Bugzilla 2.17 through 2.18.4 and 2.20 allows remote authenticated users with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the whi...
SQL injection vulnerability in whineatnews.pl in Bugzilla 2.17 through 2.18.4 and 2.20 allows remote authenticated users with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the whinedays parameter, as accessible from editparams.cgi.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published28 Feb 2006
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-0913 · NVD
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