CVE-2006-2235: CodeMunkyX (aka free-php.net) Simple Poll 1.0, when authentication is not required for the admin directory, al

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HIGH 7.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2235 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting simple poll. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CodeMunkyX (aka free-php.net) Simple Poll 1.0, when authentication is not required for the admin directory, allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges by appending /admin/ to the top-level URI of the application.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: codemunkyx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-05 19:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codemunkyx simple poll DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-poll || rpm -q simple-poll || simple-poll --version

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

apt-cache madison simple-poll sudo apt install simple-poll=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold simple-poll

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

dnf --showduplicates list simple-poll sudo dnf downgrade simple-poll-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add simple-poll

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-2235?

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

Is CVE-2006-2235 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2235 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-2006-2235 affect?

CVE-2006-2235 affects simple poll. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). CodeMunkyX (aka free-php.net) Simple Poll 1.0, when authentication is not required for the admin directory, allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges by appending /admin/ to the top-level URI of the application.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2235?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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