How severe is CVE-2006-2059?

CVE-2006-2059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2059 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2059?

CVE-2006-2059 affects Invision Power Services Invision Power Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2059?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-2059 published?

CVE-2006-2059 was published on 2006-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2059

CVE-2006-2059 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Invision Power Services Invision Power Board with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Invision Power Services Invision Power Board
Published: 2006-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

action_public/search.php in Invision Power Board (IPB) 2.1.x and 2.0.x before 20060425 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a search with a crafted value of the lastdate parameter, which alters the behavior of a regular expression to add a "#e" (execute) modifier.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2059?: action_public/search.php in Invision Power Board (IPB) 2.1.x and 2.0.x before 20060425 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a search with a crafted value of the lastdate parameter, which alters the behavior of a regular expression to add a "#e" (execute) modifier.
How severe is CVE-2006-2059?: CVE-2006-2059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2059 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2059?: CVE-2006-2059 affects Invision Power Services Invision Power Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2059?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2059 published?: CVE-2006-2059 was published on 2006-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.1.5_2006-03-08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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