UNKNOWN CVSS 5.5
Published: 2006-05-05

CVE-2006-2204

invision_power_services invision_power_board Security Advisory (CVE-2006-2204)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-2204 impacting invision_power_services invision_power_board. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
SQL injection vulnerability in the topic deletion functionality (post_delete function in func_mod.php) for Invision Power Board 2.1.5 allows remote authenticated moderators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the selectedpids parameter, which bypasses an integer value check when the $id variable is an array.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product invision_power_services / invision_power_board
Affected Versions 2.0.0
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-2204 impacting invision_power_services invision_power_board.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-2204.yaml
id: cve-2006-2204

info:
  name: invision_power_services invision_power_board - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-2204 affecting invision_power_services invision_power_board.
    Evaluation: SQL injection vulnerability in the topic deletion functionality (post_delete function in func_mod.php) for Invision Power Board 2.1.5 allows remote au...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-2204
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.5
    cve-id: CVE-2006-2204
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2006-2204,invision_power_services,invision_power_board,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "invision_power_board"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-2204.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-2204
# Target: invision_power_services invision_power_board | CVSS: 5.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-2204 (invision_power_services invision_power_board)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against invision_power_services invision_power_board scope (2.0.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-2204.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-2204
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install invision_power_board 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade invision_power_board 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update invision_power_board

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i invision_power_board 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i invision_power_board

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-2204 in invision_power_services invision_power_board?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update invision_power_services invision_power_board packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-2204?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-2204?

CVE-2006-2204 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-2204
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor invision_power_services
Product invision_power_board
Published 2006-05-05
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N