CVE-2006-2498: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-2498: Invision Power Board (IPB) before 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP script via attack...

Invision Power Board (IPB) before 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP script via attack vectors involving (1) the post_icon variable in classes/post/class_post.php and (2) the df value in action_public/moderate.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-2498 is a legacy Invision Power Board issue where versions before 2.1.6 could let a remote attacker execute arbitrary PHP through forum request parameters. For organizations, the concern is old public forum software that may still be internet-facing and connected to user data or hosting infrastructure. Likely exposure is limited to legacy Invision Power Board deployments older than 2.1.6, especially public forums still reachable from the internet. The bundle does not identify affected modern products, CPEs, or hosting configurations. Treat as urgent only if legacy IPB is still deployed. Remote PHP execution can threaten the forum host and adjacent data, but current exploitation is not evidenced in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Invision Power Board deployments and confirm exact version.; Remove or isolate IPB versions older than 2.1.6 from public access.; Check vendor or archived Invision guidance for the official fixed release path..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 12:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 20, 2006, 02:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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invision-unspecified-code-execution(26541)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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