CVE-2006-2980: SQL injection vulnerability in block_forum_topic_new.php in ViArt Shop Free 2.5.5, and possibly other distribu

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2980 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting viart shop free. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in block_forum_topic_new.php in ViArt Shop Free 2.5.5, and possibly other distributions including Light, Standard, and Enterprise, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unknown vectors, probably involving the forum_id parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: viart ltd

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 22:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

viart ltd viart shop free DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.5_enterprise · 2.5.5_light · 2.5.5_standard

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.5_enterprise

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy viart-shop-free || rpm -q viart-shop-free || viart-shop-free --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.5_enterprise (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison viart-shop-free sudo apt install viart-shop-free=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.5_enterprise> sudo apt-mark hold viart-shop-free

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

dnf --showduplicates list viart-shop-free sudo dnf downgrade viart-shop-free-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.5_enterprise> sudo dnf versionlock add viart-shop-free

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.

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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-2006-2980?

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

Is CVE-2006-2980 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2980 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-2006-2980 affect?

CVE-2006-2980 affects viart shop free. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in block_forum_topic_new.php in ViArt Shop Free 2.5.5, and possibly other distributions including Light, Standard, and Enterprise, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unknown vector

How urgent is CVE-2006-2980?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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