CVE-2006-0308: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in htmltonuke.php in the htmltonuke 2.0 alpha, and possibly other vers

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0308 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting htmltonuke. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in htmltonuke.php in the htmltonuke 2.0 alpha, and possibly other versions, module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the filnavn parameter.

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	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-01-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: htmltonuke

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-19 00:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

htmltonuke htmltonuke DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0_alpha

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0_alpha

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0_alpha (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison htmltonuke sudo apt install htmltonuke=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0_alpha> sudo apt-mark hold htmltonuke

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

dnf --showduplicates list htmltonuke sudo dnf downgrade htmltonuke-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0_alpha> sudo dnf versionlock add htmltonuke

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: PHP-Nuke Module htmltonuke 2.0alpha - 'htmltonuke.php' Remote File Inclusion

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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-2006-0308?

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

Is CVE-2006-0308 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0308 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-2006-0308 affect?

CVE-2006-0308 affects htmltonuke. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in htmltonuke.php in the htmltonuke 2.0 alpha, and possibly other versions, module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the filnavn parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0308?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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