CVE-2006-1149: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/OWL_API.php in OWL Intranet Engine 0.82, when register_globals

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1149 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting owl intranet engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/OWL_API.php in OWL Intranet Engine 0.82, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a URL in the xrms_file_root parameter, which is not initialized before use.

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	10.0% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: owl

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-10 11:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

owl owl intranet engine DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.6 · 0.8 · 0.72 · 0.73 · 0.82

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy owl-intranet-engine || rpm -q owl-intranet-engine || owl-intranet-engine --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison owl-intranet-engine sudo apt install owl-intranet-engine=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6> sudo apt-mark hold owl-intranet-engine

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

dnf --showduplicates list owl-intranet-engine sudo dnf downgrade owl-intranet-engine-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add owl-intranet-engine

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: OWL Intranet Engine 0.82 - 'xrms_file_root' Code 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-2006-1149?

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

Is CVE-2006-1149 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1149 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-2006-1149 affect?

CVE-2006-1149 affects owl intranet engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/OWL_API.php in OWL Intranet Engine 0.82, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a URL in the xrms_file_root parameter, which is not initialized

How urgent is CVE-2006-1149?

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

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