How severe is CVE-2006-2097?

CVE-2006-2097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2097?

CVE-2006-2097 primarily affects Invision Power Services Invision Power Board. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2097?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-2097 published?

CVE-2006-2097 was published on 2006-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2097

CVE-2006-2097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Invision Power Services Invision Power Board with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Invision Power Services Invision Power Board
Published: 2006-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in func_msg.php in Invision Power Board (IPB) 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the from_contact field in a private message (PM).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2097?: SQL injection vulnerability in func_msg.php in Invision Power Board (IPB) 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the from_contact field in a private message (PM).
How severe is CVE-2006-2097?: CVE-2006-2097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2097?: CVE-2006-2097 primarily affects Invision Power Services Invision Power Board. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2097 published?: CVE-2006-2097 was published on 2006-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (26)

cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:1.3.1_final:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:1.3_final:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.0.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.1_alpha2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.1_beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.1_beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.1_beta4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.1_beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invision_power_services:invision_power_board:2.1_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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