CVE-2006-1094: SQL injection vulnerability in Datenbank MOD 2.7 and earlier for Woltlab Burning Board allows remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1094 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting datenbank module, burning board. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in Datenbank MOD 2.7 and earlier for Woltlab Burning Board allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the fileid parameter to (1) info_db.php or (2) database.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: datenbank module · woltlab

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-09 13:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

datenbank module datenbank module UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.7

Fixed in: newer than 2.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy datenbank-module || rpm -q datenbank-module || datenbank-module --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade datenbank-module

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade datenbank-module

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

woltlab burning board DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.1 · 2.0_beta_3 · 2.0_beta_4 · 2.0_beta_5 · 2.0_rc1 · 2.0_rc2 · 2.2.2 · 2.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison burning-board sudo apt install burning-board=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold burning-board

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

dnf --showduplicates list burning-board sudo dnf downgrade burning-board-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add burning-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: Woltlab Burning Board 2.x - Datenbank MOD 'fileid' 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-2006-1094?

datenbank module: upgrade to newer than 2.7; burning board: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1094 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1094 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-2006-1094 affect?

CVE-2006-1094 affects datenbank module, burning board. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in Datenbank MOD 2.7 and earlier for Woltlab Burning Board allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the fileid parameter to (1) info_db.php or (2) database.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1094?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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