CVE-2006-0160: SQL injection vulnerability in add_post.php3 in Venom Board 1.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0160 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting venom board. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in add_post.php3 in Venom Board 1.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) parent, (2) root, and (3) topic_id parameters to post.php3.

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	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2006-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: venom board

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-10 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.22

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.22

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy venom-board || rpm -q venom-board || venom-board --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison venom-board sudo apt install venom-board=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.22> sudo apt-mark hold venom-board

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

dnf --showduplicates list venom-board sudo dnf downgrade venom-board-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.22> sudo dnf versionlock add venom-board

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: Venom Board - 'Post.php3' Multiple SQL Injections

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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-2006-0160?

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

Is CVE-2006-0160 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0160 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-2006-0160 affect?

CVE-2006-0160 affects venom board. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in add_post.php3 in Venom Board 1.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) parent, (2) root, and (3) topic_id parameters to post.php3.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0160?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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