CVE-2006-2896: profile.php in FunkBoard CF0.71 allows remote attackers to change arbitrary passwords via a modified uid hidde

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2896 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting funkboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

profile.php in FunkBoard CF0.71 allows remote attackers to change arbitrary passwords via a modified uid hidden form field in an Edit Profile action.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	9.4% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: funkboard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-07 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

funkboard funkboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: cf0.71

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before cf0.71

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before cf0.71 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison funkboard sudo apt install funkboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_cf0.71> sudo apt-mark hold funkboard

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

dnf --showduplicates list funkboard sudo dnf downgrade funkboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_cf0.71> sudo dnf versionlock add funkboard

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: FunkBoard CF0.71 - 'profile.php' Remote User Pass Change

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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-2006-2896?

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

Is CVE-2006-2896 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2896 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-2006-2896 affect?

CVE-2006-2896 affects funkboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). profile.php in FunkBoard CF0.71 allows remote attackers to change arbitrary passwords via a modified uid hidden form field in an Edit Profile action.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2896?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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