CVE-2006-5029: SQL injection vulnerability in thread.php in WoltLab Burning Board (wBB) 2.3.x allows remote attackers to obtain the version numbers of PHP, MySQL, an...

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in thread.php in WoltLab Burning Board (wBB) 2.3.x allows remote attackers to obtain the version numbers of PHP, MySQL, and wBB via the page parameter. NOTE: this issue might be a forced SQL error. Also, the original report was disputed by a third party for 2.3.3 and 2.3.4.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Woltlab	Burning Board	2.3.0
Woltlab	Burning Board	2.3.1
Woltlab	Burning Board	2.3.2
Woltlab	Burning Board	2.3.3
Woltlab	Burning Board	2.3.4
Woltlab	Burning Board	2.3.5

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5029?

SQL injection vulnerability in thread.php in WoltLab Burning Board (wBB) 2.3.x allows remote attackers to obtain the version numbers of PHP, MySQL, and wBB via the page parameter. NOTE: this issue might be a forced SQL error. Also, the original report was disputed by a third party for 2.3.3 and 2.3.4.

How severe is CVE-2006-5029?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5029 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5029?

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.