CVE-2006-1978 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in FlexBB version 0.5.5 and earlier, specifically within the inc/start.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the flexbb_username COOKIE parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.5.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:flexbb:flexbb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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