CVE-2006-0169: addresses.php3 in MyPhPim 01.05 does not restrict uploaded files, which allows remote attackers to execute arb

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0169 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting myphpim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

addresses.php3 in MyPhPim 01.05 does not restrict uploaded files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the pdbfile variable, then directly accessing those files from the uploads directory.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: myphpim

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-11 21:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

myphpim myphpim DOWNGRADE

Affected: 01.05

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 01.05

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 01.05 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison myphpim sudo apt install myphpim=<VERSION_BEFORE_01.05> sudo apt-mark hold myphpim

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

dnf --showduplicates list myphpim sudo dnf downgrade myphpim-<VERSION_BEFORE_01.05> sudo dnf versionlock add myphpim

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.

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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-2006-0169?

myphpim: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0169 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0169 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-2006-0169 affect?

CVE-2006-0169 affects myphpim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). addresses.php3 in MyPhPim 01.05 does not restrict uploaded files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the pdbfile variable, then directly accessing those files from the uploads directory.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0169?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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