CVE-2006-0907: SQL injection vulnerability in PHP-Nuke before 7.8 Patched 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQ

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0907 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php-nuke. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in PHP-Nuke before 7.8 Patched 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via encoded /%2a (/*) sequences in the query string, which bypasses regular expressions that are intended to protect against SQL injection, as demonstrated via the kala 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	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-02-28
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

2006-02-28 02:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

francisco burzi php-nuke DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-nuke sudo apt install php-nuke=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.8> sudo apt-mark hold php-nuke

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-nuke sudo dnf downgrade php-nuke-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.8> sudo dnf versionlock add php-nuke

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.

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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-2006-0907?

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

Is CVE-2006-0907 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0907 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-2006-0907 affect?

CVE-2006-0907 affects php-nuke. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in PHP-Nuke before 7.8 Patched 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via encoded /%2a (/*) sequences in the query string, which bypasses regular expressions that are intended to protect ag

How urgent is CVE-2006-0907?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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