CVE-2006-2122: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in CoolMenus allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2122 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting coolmenus. 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 CoolMenus allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the page parameter. NOTE: the original report for this issue is probably erroneous, since CoolMenus does not appear to be written in PHP.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.4% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: coolmenus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-01 22:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison coolmenus sudo apt install coolmenus=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold coolmenus

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

dnf --showduplicates list coolmenus sudo dnf downgrade coolmenus-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add coolmenus

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: CoolMenus 4.0 - '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-2006-2122?

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

Is CVE-2006-2122 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2122 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-2006-2122 affect?

CVE-2006-2122 affects coolmenus. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in CoolMenus allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the page parameter. NOTE: the original report for this issue is probably erroneous, since CoolMenus does not a

How urgent is CVE-2006-2122?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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