CVE-2006-2281: X-Scripts X-Poll (xpoll) 2.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by using admin/images/add.

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2281 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting x-poll. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

X-Scripts X-Poll (xpoll) 2.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by using admin/images/add.php to upload a PHP file, then access it.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-05-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: x-scripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-10 02:14 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

x-scripts x-poll DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.30

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.30

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.30 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison x-poll sudo apt install x-poll=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.30> sudo apt-mark hold x-poll

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

dnf --showduplicates list x-poll sudo dnf downgrade x-poll-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.30> sudo dnf versionlock add x-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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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-2006-2281?

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

Is CVE-2006-2281 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2281 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-2006-2281 affect?

CVE-2006-2281 affects x-poll. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). X-Scripts X-Poll (xpoll) 2.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by using admin/images/add.php to upload a PHP file, then access it.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2281?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-3960 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in top.php in X-Scripts X-Poll, probably 2.30, allows remote attackers to execute

References

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