CVE-2006-1153: SQL injection vulnerability in D2-Shoutbox 4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via t

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1153 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting d2-shoutbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in D2-Shoutbox 4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the load parameter, when performing a Shoutbox action through Invision Power Board (IPB).

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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: d2-shoutbox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-10 11:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

d2-shoutbox d2-shoutbox DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy d2-shoutbox || rpm -q d2-shoutbox || d2-shoutbox --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison d2-shoutbox sudo apt install d2-shoutbox=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2> sudo apt-mark hold d2-shoutbox

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

dnf --showduplicates list d2-shoutbox sudo dnf downgrade d2-shoutbox-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2> sudo dnf versionlock add d2-shoutbox

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: D2-Shoutbox 4.2 IPB Mod - 'load' 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-2006-1153?

d2-shoutbox: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1153 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1153 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-2006-1153 affect?

CVE-2006-1153 affects d2-shoutbox. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). SQL injection vulnerability in D2-Shoutbox 4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the load parameter, when performing a Shoutbox action through Invision Power Board (IPB).

How urgent is CVE-2006-1153?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

References

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