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CVE-2006-3994

7.5 · HIGH

SQL injection vulnerability in the u2u_send_recp function in u2u.inc.php in XMB (aka extreme message board) 1.9.6 Alpha and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the…

Published Aug 5, 2006xmb_softwareEPSS 3.81%

Overview

CVE-2006-3994 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xmb_software xmb_forum. It was published on August 5, 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

SQL injection vulnerability in the u2u_send_recp function in u2u.inc.php in XMB (aka extreme message board) 1.9.6 Alpha and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the u2uid parameter to u2u.php, which is directly accessed from $_POST and bypasses the protection scheme.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xmb_software. Update xmb_forum 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
xmb_softwarexmb_forum0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/21293Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19280Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3088Refdocs.xmbforum2.com/index.php?title=Security_Issue_HistoryRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28159Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2105Refsecunia.com/advisories/21293Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19280Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3088Refdocs.xmbforum2.com/index.php?title=Security_Issue_History

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3994?

CVE-2006-3994 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xmb_software xmb_forum. It was published on August 5, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-3994?

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-2006-3994?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xmb_software. Update xmb_forum 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-2006-3994?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-3994 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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