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CVE-2006-3940

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in phpbb-Auction allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the ar parameter in auction_room.php and (2) the u parameter in auction_stor…

Published Jul 31, 2006phpbb_groupEPSS 1.14%

Overview

CVE-2006-3940 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpbb_group phpbb-auction. It was published on July 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in phpbb-Auction allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the ar parameter in auction_room.php and (2) the u parameter in auction_store.php. NOTE: the auction_rating.php vector is already covered by CVE-2005-1234. NOTE: the original disclosure states that the product name is "PHP-Auction", but this is probably an error.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpbb_group. Update phpbb-auction to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1306Refwww.aria-security.net/advisory/phpauction.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441190/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19179Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28006Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1306Refwww.aria-security.net/advisory/phpauction.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441190/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19179Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28006

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3940?

CVE-2006-3940 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpbb_group phpbb-auction. It was published on July 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-3940?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-3940?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpbb_group. Update phpbb-auction to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-3940?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-3940 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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