CVE-2006-2144: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in kopf.php in DMCounter 0.9.2-b allows remote attackers to execute ar

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2144 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting dmcounter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in kopf.php in DMCounter 0.9.2-b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rootdir parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dmcounter

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-02 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dmcounter dmcounter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.2b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.2b

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.2b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dmcounter sudo apt install dmcounter=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.2b> sudo apt-mark hold dmcounter

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

dnf --showduplicates list dmcounter sudo dnf downgrade dmcounter-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.2b> sudo dnf versionlock add dmcounter

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: DMCounter 0.9.2 -b - 'Kopf.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-2006-2144?

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

Is CVE-2006-2144 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2144 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-2006-2144 affect?

CVE-2006-2144 affects dmcounter. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in kopf.php in DMCounter 0.9.2-b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rootdir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2144?

Priority 50/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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