CVE-2006-5635: SQL injection vulnerability in forum/search.asp in Web Wiz Forums allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5635 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting web wiz forums. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in forum/search.asp in Web Wiz Forums allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the KW parameter.

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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: web wiz forums

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-01 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

web wiz forums web wiz forums DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.34 · 7.0 · 7.0.1 · 7.0_beta1 · 7.5 · 7.7a · 7.7b · 7.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.34

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-wiz-forums || rpm -q web-wiz-forums || web-wiz-forums --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.34 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-wiz-forums sudo apt install web-wiz-forums=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.34> sudo apt-mark hold web-wiz-forums

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-wiz-forums sudo dnf downgrade web-wiz-forums-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.34> sudo dnf versionlock add web-wiz-forums

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: Web Wiz Forum 6.34/7.x - 'search.asp' SQL Injection

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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-2006-5635?

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

Is CVE-2006-5635 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5635 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-2006-5635 affect?

CVE-2006-5635 affects web wiz forums. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in forum/search.asp in Web Wiz Forums allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the KW parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5635?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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