CVE-2006-1112: Aztek Forum 4.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a long login value in a register f

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1112 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting aztek forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Aztek Forum 4.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a long login value in a register form, which displays the installation path in a MySQL error message.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aztek forum

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

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Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aztek-forum sudo apt install aztek-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold aztek-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list aztek-forum sudo dnf downgrade aztek-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add aztek-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.

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: Aztek Forum 4.00 - Cross-Site Scripting / 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-2006-1112?

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

Is CVE-2006-1112 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1112 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-2006-1112 affect?

CVE-2006-1112 affects aztek forum. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Aztek Forum 4.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a long login value in a register form, which displays the installation path in a MySQL error message.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1112?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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