CVE-2006-0628: myquiz.pl in Dale Ray MyQuiz 1.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacte

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0628 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting myquiz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

myquiz.pl in Dale Ray MyQuiz 1.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URL, which are not properly handled as part of the PATH_INFO environment variable.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: 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	5.7% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dale ray

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-02-10 11:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dale ray myquiz DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.01

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison myquiz sudo apt install myquiz=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.01> sudo apt-mark hold myquiz

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

dnf --showduplicates list myquiz sudo dnf downgrade myquiz-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.01> sudo dnf versionlock add myquiz

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: MyQuiz 1.01 - 'PATH_INFO' Arbitrary Command Execution

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-0628?

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

Is CVE-2006-0628 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0628 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-2006-0628 affect?

CVE-2006-0628 affects myquiz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). myquiz.pl in Dale Ray MyQuiz 1.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the URL, which are not properly handled as part of the PATH_INFO environment variable.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0628?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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