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CVE-2006-2220

UnknownEPSS 1.28%

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CVE-2006-2220 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. phpBB 2.0.20 does not properly verify user-specified input variables used as limits to SQL queries, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a negative LIMIT specification, as demonstrated by the start parameter to memberlist.php, which reveals the SQL query in the resulting error message.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

phpBB 2.0.20 does not properly verify user-specified input variables used as limits to SQL queries, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a negative LIMIT specification, as demonstrated by the start parameter to memberlist.php, which reveals the SQL query in the resulting error message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.28%

66.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PhpbbPhpbb2.0.20

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2220?
phpBB 2.0.20 does not properly verify user-specified input variables used as limits to SQL queries, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a negative LIMIT specification, as demonstrated by the start parameter to memberlist.php, which reveals the SQL query in the resulting error message.
How severe is CVE-2006-2220?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2220 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2220?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST