CVE-2006-6216: SQL injection vulnerability in admin_hacks_list.php in the Nivisec Hacks List 1.21 and earlier phpBB module al

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6216?

hacks list: upgrade to newer than 1.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6216 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6216 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-2006-6216 affect?

CVE-2006-6216 affects hacks list. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in admin_hacks_list.php in the Nivisec Hacks List 1.21 and earlier phpBB module allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the hack_id parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-6216?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6216 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting hacks list. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in admin_hacks_list.php in the Nivisec Hacks List 1.21 and earlier phpBB module allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the hack_id parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nivisec

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-01 01:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nivisec hacks list UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.21

Fixed in: newer than 1.21

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hacks-list || rpm -q hacks-list || hacks-list --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hacks-list

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade hacks-list

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: Hacks List phpBB Mod 1.21 - 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-2006-6216?

hacks list: upgrade to newer than 1.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6216 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6216 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-2006-6216 affect?

CVE-2006-6216 affects hacks list. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in admin_hacks_list.php in the Nivisec Hacks List 1.21 and earlier phpBB module allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the hack_id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6216?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-2693 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/admin_hacks_list.php in Nivisec Hacks List 1.20 and earlier for php

References

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