CVE-2006-1020: SQL injection vulnerability in forumlib.php in Johnny_Vegas Vegas Forum 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1020 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting vegas forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in forumlib.php in Johnny_Vegas Vegas Forum 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the postid parameter.

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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: johnny vegas

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-07 00:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

johnny vegas vegas forum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vegas-forum || rpm -q vegas-forum || vegas-forum --version

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

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

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

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

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-2006-1020?

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

Is CVE-2006-1020 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1020 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-2006-1020 affect?

CVE-2006-1020 affects vegas forum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in forumlib.php in Johnny_Vegas Vegas Forum 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the postid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1020?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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