CVE-2006-3013: Interpretation conflict in resetpw.php in phpBannerExchange before 2.0 Update 6 allows remote attackers to exe

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MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3013 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting phpbannerexchange. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Interpretation conflict in resetpw.php in phpBannerExchange before 2.0 Update 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via an email parameter containing a null (%00) character after a valid e-mail address, which passes the validation check in the eregi PHP command. NOTE: it could be argued that this vulnerability is due to a bug in the eregi PHP command and the proper fix should be in PHP; if so, then this should not be treate

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eschew.net

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-19 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eschew.net phpbannerexchange DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 2.0_update_1 · 2.0_update_2 · 2.0_update_3 · 2.0_update_4 · 2.0_update_5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpbannerexchange sudo apt install phpbannerexchange=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpbannerexchange

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpbannerexchange sudo dnf downgrade phpbannerexchange-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpbannerexchange

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-3013?

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

Is CVE-2006-3013 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3013 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-2006-3013 affect?

CVE-2006-3013 affects phpbannerexchange. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Interpretation conflict in resetpw.php in phpBannerExchange before 2.0 Update 6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via an email parameter containing a null (%00) character after a valid e-mail address, which passes th

How urgent is CVE-2006-3013?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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