CVE-2006-0163: SQL injection vulnerability in the search module (modules/Search/index.php) of PHPNuke EV 7.7 -R1 allows remot

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0163 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php-nuke ev. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the search module (modules/Search/index.php) of PHPNuke EV 7.7 -R1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the query parameter, which is used by the search field. NOTE: This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3792.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	7.0% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: francisco burzi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-11 21:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

francisco burzi php-nuke ev DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.7_r1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.7_r1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-nuke-ev || rpm -q php-nuke-ev || php-nuke-ev --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.7_r1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-nuke-ev sudo apt install php-nuke-ev=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.7_r1> sudo apt-mark hold php-nuke-ev

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-nuke-ev sudo dnf downgrade php-nuke-ev-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.7_r1> sudo dnf versionlock add php-nuke-ev

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: PHP-Nuke 7.7 EV Search Module - 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-2006-0163?

php-nuke ev: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0163 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0163 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-2006-0163 affect?

CVE-2006-0163 affects php-nuke ev. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the search module (modules/Search/index.php) of PHPNuke EV 7.7 -R1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the query parameter, which is used by the search field. NOTE: This is a differe

How urgent is CVE-2006-0163?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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Related CVEs

CVE-2006-0679 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Your_Account module in PHP-Nuke 7.8 and earlier allows remote

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