CVE-2006-2098: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Thumbnail AutoIndex before 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2098 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php thumbnail autoindex. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Thumbnail AutoIndex before 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via (1) README.html or (2) HEADER.html.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php thumbnail autoindex

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-29 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php thumbnail autoindex php thumbnail autoindex DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.1 · 1.2 · 1.2.1 · 1.2.2 · 1.2.3 · 1.2.4 · 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-thumbnail-autoindex || rpm -q php-thumbnail-autoindex || php-thumbnail-autoindex --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-thumbnail-autoindex sudo apt install php-thumbnail-autoindex=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold php-thumbnail-autoindex

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-thumbnail-autoindex sudo dnf downgrade php-thumbnail-autoindex-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add php-thumbnail-autoindex

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-2006-2098?

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

Is CVE-2006-2098 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2098 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-2006-2098 affect?

CVE-2006-2098 affects php thumbnail autoindex. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Thumbnail AutoIndex before 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via (1) README.html or (2) HEADER.html.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2098?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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