CVE-2006-7016: phpjobboard allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges via a direct...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes an authentication bypass in phpjobboard where a remote user could reach an administrative job-edit function without first logging in. If an exposed site still runs the affected software, the business risk is unauthorized administrator-level changes. The public bundle does not identify affected versions or a confirmed vendor fix. Exposure is most likely on legacy internet-facing phpjobboard installations with reachable administrative PHP routes. The source bundle does not provide version ranges, CPEs, default paths, or deployment prerequisites. Prioritize any exposed legacy phpjobboard deployment because the described impact is administrator privilege bypass. If the software is not present, no action beyond inventory documentation is needed. Mitigation focus: Identify whether phpjobboard is still deployed on public or internal web servers.; Restrict administrative paths behind authentication, VPN, or trusted network controls.; Check vendor, maintainer, or trusted archival guidance for fixed versions or replacement recommendations..

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Jun 29, 2026, 07:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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