CVE-2006-5738

CVE-2006-5738 is a high-severity vulnerability in Punbb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PunBB before 1.2.14 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5738?
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PunBB before 1.2.14 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-5738?
CVE-2006-5738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2006-5738 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5738?
CVE-2006-5738 primarily affects Punbb. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5738?
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-2006-5738 published?
CVE-2006-5738 was published on 2006-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (29)

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