How severe is CVE-2006-3758?

CVE-2006-3758 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3758 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3758?

CVE-2006-3758 affects Mybulletinboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3758?

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-2006-3758 published?

CVE-2006-3758 was published on 2006-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3758

CVE-2006-3758 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mybulletinboard 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mybulletinboard
Published: 2006-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

inc/init.php in Archive Mode (Light) in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.1.4 calls the extract function with EXTR_OVERWRITE on HTTP POST and GET variables, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary variables, as demonstrated via an SQL injection using the _SERVER[HTTP_CLIENT_IP] parameter in archive/index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3758?: inc/init.php in Archive Mode (Light) in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.1.4 calls the extract function with EXTR_OVERWRITE on HTTP POST and GET variables, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary variables, as demonstrated via an SQL injection using the _SERVER[HTTP_CLIENT_IP] parameter in archive/index.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-3758?: CVE-2006-3758 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3758 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3758?: CVE-2006-3758 affects Mybulletinboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3758?: 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-2006-3758 published?: CVE-2006-3758 was published on 2006-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mybulletinboard:mybulletinboard:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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