How severe is CVE-2006-6790?

CVE-2006-6790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6790?

CVE-2006-6790 affects Ultimate Php Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6790?

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-2006-6790 published?

CVE-2006-6790 was published on 2006-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6790

CVE-2006-6790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ultimate Php 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: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ultimate Php Board
Published: 2006-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Direct static code injection vulnerability in chat/login.php in Ultimate PHP Board (UPB) 2.0b1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code via the username parameter, which is injected into chat/text.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6790?: Direct static code injection vulnerability in chat/login.php in Ultimate PHP Board (UPB) 2.0b1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code via the username parameter, which is injected into chat/text.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-6790?: CVE-2006-6790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6790?: CVE-2006-6790 affects Ultimate Php Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6790?: 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-2006-6790 published?: CVE-2006-6790 was published on 2006-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ultimate_php_board:ultimate_php_board:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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