CVE-2006-2541: SQL injection vulnerability in settings.asp in Zixforum 1.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2541 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting zixforum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in settings.asp in Zixforum 1.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the layid parameter to (1) login.asp and (2) main.asp.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: john andersson

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-23 10:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

john andersson zixforum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.12

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison zixforum sudo apt install zixforum=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.12> sudo apt-mark hold zixforum

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

dnf --showduplicates list zixforum sudo dnf downgrade zixforum-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.12> sudo dnf versionlock add zixforum

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: Zix Forum 1.12 - 'layid' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-2541?

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

Is CVE-2006-2541 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2541 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-2006-2541 affect?

CVE-2006-2541 affects zixforum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in settings.asp in Zixforum 1.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the layid parameter to (1) login.asp and (2) main.asp.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2541?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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