CVE-2006-0079: SQL injection vulnerability in auth.php in ScozNet ScozBook BETA 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0079 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting scozbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in auth.php in ScozNet ScozBook BETA 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username field (adminname variable).

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	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-01-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scoznet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-04 06:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scoznet scozbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1_beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1_beta

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1_beta (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison scozbook sudo apt install scozbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1_beta> sudo apt-mark hold scozbook

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

dnf --showduplicates list scozbook sudo dnf downgrade scozbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1_beta> sudo dnf versionlock add scozbook

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: ScozNet ScozBook 1.1 - 'AdminName' SQL Injection

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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-2006-0079?

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

Is CVE-2006-0079 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0079 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-2006-0079 affect?

CVE-2006-0079 affects scozbook. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in auth.php in ScozNet ScozBook BETA 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username field (adminname variable).

How urgent is CVE-2006-0079?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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CVE-2003-1554 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in scozbook/add.php in ScozNet ScozBook 1.1 BETA allows remote attack

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