CVE-2006-0144: The proxy server feature in go-pear.php in PHP PEAR 0.2.2, as used in Apache2Triad, allows remote attackers to

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTMITIGATEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0144 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting apache2triad, pear. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The proxy server feature in go-pear.php in PHP PEAR 0.2.2, as used in Apache2Triad, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by redirecting go-pear.php to a malicious proxy server that provides a modified version of Tar.php with a malicious extractModify function.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: apache2triad · php

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-09 23:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache2triad apache2triad MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apache2triad || rpm -q apache2triad || apache2triad --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

php pear DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pear || rpm -q pear || pear --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pear sudo apt install pear=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold pear

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pear sudo dnf downgrade pear-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add pear

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-0144?

apache2triad: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; pear: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0144 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0144 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-2006-0144 affect?

CVE-2006-0144 affects apache2triad, pear. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The proxy server feature in go-pear.php in PHP PEAR 0.2.2, as used in Apache2Triad, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by redirecting go-pear.php to a malicious proxy server that provides a modified version of Tar.php wit

How urgent is CVE-2006-0144?

Priority 51/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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