CVE-2006-6038 describes an SQL injection vulnerability in Powie's PHP Forum (pForum) version 1.29a and earlier, specifically within the editpoll.php script. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the 'id' parameter. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.29aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:powie:pforum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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