CVE-2006-0957: Direct static code injection vulnerability in func.inc.php in ZoneO-Soft freeForum before 1.2.1 allows remote

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0957 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting freeforum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Direct static code injection vulnerability in func.inc.php in ZoneO-Soft freeForum before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) X-Forwarded-For and (2) Client-Ip HTTP headers, which are stored in Data/flood.db.php.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zoneo-soft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-02 23:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zoneo-soft freeforum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.0.1 · 1.1 · 1.1.1 · 1.1.2 · 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison freeforum sudo apt install freeforum=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold freeforum

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

dnf --showduplicates list freeforum sudo dnf downgrade freeforum-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add freeforum

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.

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-2006-0957?

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

Is CVE-2006-0957 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0957 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-2006-0957 affect?

CVE-2006-0957 affects freeforum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Direct static code injection vulnerability in func.inc.php in ZoneO-Soft freeForum before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) X-Forwarded-For and (2) Client-Ip HTTP headers, which are stored in Data/flood

How urgent is CVE-2006-0957?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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