CVE-2006-1781: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions.php in Circle R Monster Top List (MTL) 1.4 allows remote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-1781?

monster top list: upgrade to newer than 1.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-1781 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1781 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-1781 affect?

CVE-2006-1781 affects monster top list. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions.php in Circle R Monster Top List (MTL) 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter. NOTE: It was later reported that 1.4.2 and earlier

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-1781?

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

This week

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-1781 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting monster top list. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions.php in Circle R Monster Top List (MTL) 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter. NOTE: It was later reported that 1.4.2 and earlier are affected.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	9.8% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: circle r

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-13 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

circle r monster top list UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy monster-top-list || rpm -q monster-top-list || monster-top-list --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade monster-top-list

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade monster-top-list

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: Monster Top List 1.4 - 'functions.php' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Monster Top List 1.4.2 - 'functions.php?root_path' 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-2006-1781?

monster top list: upgrade to newer than 1.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1781 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1781 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-2006-1781 affect?

CVE-2006-1781 affects monster top list. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions.php in Circle R Monster Top List (MTL) 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter. NOTE: It was later reported that 1.4.2 and earlier

How urgent is CVE-2006-1781?

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

Software pages

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