CVE-2004-1406: SQL injection vulnerability in ikonboard.cgi in Ikonboard 3.1.0 through 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to injec

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1406 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ikonboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in ikonboard.cgi in Ikonboard 3.1.0 through 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) st or (2) keywords parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ikonboard.com

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ikonboard.com ikonboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.1 · 3.1.1 · 3.1.2a · 3.1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ikonboard || rpm -q ikonboard || ikonboard --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ikonboard sudo apt install ikonboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold ikonboard

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ikonboard sudo dnf downgrade ikonboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add ikonboard

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: IkonBoard 3.x - Multiple SQL Injections

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1406?

ikonboard: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1406 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1406 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-1406 affect?

CVE-2004-1406 affects ikonboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in ikonboard.cgi in Ikonboard 3.1.0 through 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) st or (2) keywords parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1406?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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