CVE-2006-1294: PHP remote file include vulnerability in PageController.php in KnowledgebasePublisher 1.2 allows remote attack

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1294 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting knowledgebasepublisher. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file include vulnerability in PageController.php in KnowledgebasePublisher 1.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir 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	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: knowledgebasepublisher

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-19 23:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

knowledgebasepublisher knowledgebasepublisher DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison knowledgebasepublisher sudo apt install knowledgebasepublisher=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold knowledgebasepublisher

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

dnf --showduplicates list knowledgebasepublisher sudo dnf downgrade knowledgebasepublisher-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add knowledgebasepublisher

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-2006-1294?

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

Is CVE-2006-1294 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1294 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-2006-1294 affect?

CVE-2006-1294 affects knowledgebasepublisher. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file include vulnerability in PageController.php in KnowledgebasePublisher 1.2 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1294?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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