CVE-2006-2615: ping.php in Russcom.Ping allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2006-2615 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting russcom.ping. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ping.php in Russcom.Ping allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the domain parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: russcom network

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-26 01:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

russcom network russcom.ping MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy russcom.ping || rpm -q russcom.ping || russcom.ping --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-2615?

russcom.ping: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2615 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2615 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-2006-2615 affect?

CVE-2006-2615 affects russcom.ping. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). ping.php in Russcom.Ping allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the domain parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2615?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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