# CVE-2006-2498: Invision Power Board (IPB) before 2.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP script via attack vectors involving (1) the post\_ic

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-05-20 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://www.osvdb.org/25668
- http://forums.invisionpower.com/index.php?showtopic=215527
- http://attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-May/000776.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18040
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1859
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20158
- http://www.osvdb.org/25667
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26541
- http://forums.invisionpower.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=10026

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