CVE-2006-2182: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in (1) eday.php, (2) eshow.php, or (3) forgot.php in albina

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2182 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting albinator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in (1) eday.php, (2) eshow.php, or (3) forgot.php in albinator 2.0.8 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Config_rootdir parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: 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	7.8% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: albinator

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-04 12:38 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

albinator albinator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison albinator sudo apt install albinator=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.8> sudo apt-mark hold albinator

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

dnf --showduplicates list albinator sudo dnf downgrade albinator-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.8> sudo dnf versionlock add albinator

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: Albinator 2.0.6 - 'Config_rootdir' 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-2006-2182?

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

Is CVE-2006-2182 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2182 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-2006-2182 affect?

CVE-2006-2182 affects albinator. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in (1) eday.php, (2) eshow.php, or (3) forgot.php in albinator 2.0.8 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Config_rootdir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2182?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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