How severe is CVE-2006-6289?

CVE-2006-6289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6289?

CVE-2006-6289 affects Woltlab Burning Board Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6289?

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

When was CVE-2006-6289 published?

CVE-2006-6289 was published on 2006-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6289

CVE-2006-6289 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Woltlab Burning Board Lite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Woltlab Burning Board Lite
Published: 2006-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Woltlab Burning Board (wBB) Lite 1.0.2 does not properly unset variables when the input data includes a numeric parameter with a value matching an alphanumeric parameter's hash value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the wbb_userid parameter to the top-level URI. NOTE: it could be argued that this vulnerability is due to a bug in the unset PHP command (CVE-2006-3017) and the proper fix should be in PHP; if so, then this should not be treated as a vulnerability in wBB Lite.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6289?: Woltlab Burning Board (wBB) Lite 1.0.2 does not properly unset variables when the input data includes a numeric parameter with a value matching an alphanumeric parameter's hash value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the wbb_userid parameter to the top-level URI. NOTE: it could be argued that this vulnerability is due to a bug in the unset PHP command (CVE-2006-3017) and the proper fix should be in PHP; if so, then this should not be treated as a vulnerability in wBB Lite.
How severe is CVE-2006-6289?: CVE-2006-6289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6289?: CVE-2006-6289 affects Woltlab Burning Board Lite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6289?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6289 published?: CVE-2006-6289 was published on 2006-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:woltlab:burning_board_lite:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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