CVE-2006-0147: Dynamic code evaluation vulnerability in tests/tmssql.php test script in ADOdb for PHP before 4.70, as used in

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0147 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting adodb, mantis, moodle. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dynamic code evaluation vulnerability in tests/tmssql.php test script in ADOdb for PHP before 4.70, as used in multiple products including (1) Mantis, (2) PostNuke, (3) Moodle, (4) Cacti, (5) Xaraya, (6) PhpOpenChat, possibly (7) MAXdev MD-Pro, and (8) Simplog, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP functions via the do parameter, which is saved in a variable that is then executed as a function, as demonstrated using phpinfo.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	13.1% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: john lim · mantis · moodle · postnuke software foundation · the cacti group

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

john lim adodb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.66 · 4.68

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.66

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.66 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison adodb sudo apt install adodb=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.66> sudo apt-mark hold adodb

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

dnf --showduplicates list adodb sudo dnf downgrade adodb-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.66> sudo dnf versionlock add adodb

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.

mantis mantis DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.19.4 · 1.0.0_rc4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.19.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.19.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mantis sudo apt install mantis=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.19.4> sudo apt-mark hold mantis

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

dnf --showduplicates list mantis sudo dnf downgrade mantis-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.19.4> sudo dnf versionlock add mantis

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.

moodle moodle DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison moodle sudo apt install moodle=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.3> sudo apt-mark hold moodle

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

dnf --showduplicates list moodle sudo dnf downgrade moodle-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.3> sudo dnf versionlock add moodle

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.

postnuke software foundation postnuke DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.761

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.761

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.761 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison postnuke sudo apt install postnuke=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.761> sudo apt-mark hold postnuke

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

dnf --showduplicates list postnuke sudo dnf downgrade postnuke-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.761> sudo dnf versionlock add postnuke

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.

the cacti group cacti DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.8.6g

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8.6g

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8.6g (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cacti sudo apt install cacti=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8.6g> sudo apt-mark hold cacti

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

dnf --showduplicates list cacti sudo dnf downgrade cacti-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8.6g> sudo dnf versionlock add cacti

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Simplog 0.9.2 - 's' Remote Command Execution

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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-2006-0147?

adodb: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; mantis: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; moodle: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0147 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0147 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-2006-0147 affect?

CVE-2006-0147 affects adodb, mantis, moodle. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Dynamic code evaluation vulnerability in tests/tmssql.php test script in ADOdb for PHP before 4.70, as used in multiple products including (1) Mantis, (2) PostNuke, (3) Moodle, (4) Cacti, (5) Xaraya, (6) PhpOpenChat, possibly (7) MAXdev MD-

How urgent is CVE-2006-0147?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities · Moodle vulnerabilities

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