CVE-2006-1573: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in MediaSlash Gallery allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1573 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mediaslash gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in MediaSlash Gallery allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rub parameter (part of the $page_menu variable).

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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mediaslash.com

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-01 00:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mediaslash.com mediaslash gallery DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mediaslash-gallery || rpm -q mediaslash-gallery || mediaslash-gallery --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mediaslash-gallery sudo apt install mediaslash-gallery=<VERSION_BEFORE_0> sudo apt-mark hold mediaslash-gallery

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

dnf --showduplicates list mediaslash-gallery sudo dnf downgrade mediaslash-gallery-<VERSION_BEFORE_0> sudo dnf versionlock add mediaslash-gallery

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: MediaSlash Gallery - 'index.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-2006-1573?

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

Is CVE-2006-1573 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1573 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-2006-1573 affect?

CVE-2006-1573 affects mediaslash gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in MediaSlash Gallery allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rub parameter (part of the $page_menu variable).

How urgent is CVE-2006-1573?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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