CVE-2006-2946: Dmx Forum 2.1a stores _includes/bd.inc under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remot

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-2946?

dmx forum: upgrade to newer than 2.1a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-2946 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2946 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-2946 affect?

CVE-2006-2946 affects dmx forum. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Dmx Forum 2.1a stores _includes/bd.inc under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain database username and password information.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-2946?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2006-2946 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting dmx forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dmx Forum 2.1a stores _includes/bd.inc under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain database username and password information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dmx forum

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-12 20:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dmx forum dmx forum UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1a

Fixed in: newer than 2.1a

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1a (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dmx-forum

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dmx-forum

Note

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

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: Dmx Forum 2.1a - 'edit.php' Remote Password Disclosure

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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-2006-2946?

dmx forum: upgrade to newer than 2.1a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2946 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2946 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-2006-2946 affect?

CVE-2006-2946 affects dmx forum. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Dmx Forum 2.1a stores _includes/bd.inc under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain database username and password information.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2946?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-2947 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Dmx Forum 2.1a allows remote attackers to obtain username and password information via a direct request to pop

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