CVE-2006-2498

CVE-2006-2498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Invision Power Services Invision Power Board with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Invision Power Board (IPB) before 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP script via attack vectors involving (1) the post_icon variable in classes/post/class_post.php and (2) the df value in action_public/moderate.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2498?
Invision Power Board (IPB) before 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP script via attack vectors involving (1) the post_icon variable in classes/post/class_post.php and (2) the df value in action_public/moderate.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-2498?
CVE-2006-2498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2498 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2498?
CVE-2006-2498 primarily affects Invision Power Services Invision Power Board. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2498?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2498 published?
CVE-2006-2498 was published on 2006-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

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