CVE-2006-2767: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Ottoman 1.1.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote atta

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MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2767 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting ottoman. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Ottoman 1.1.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the default_path parameter in (1) error.php, (2) index.php, and (3) classes/main_class.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ottoman

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-02 10:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ottoman sudo apt install ottoman=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.2> sudo apt-mark hold ottoman

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

dnf --showduplicates list ottoman sudo dnf downgrade ottoman-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add ottoman

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: Ottoman CMS 1.1.3 - '?default_path=' Remote File Inclusion (1)

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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-2006-2767?

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

Is CVE-2006-2767 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2767 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-2006-2767 affect?

CVE-2006-2767 affects ottoman. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Ottoman 1.1.2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the default_path parameter in (1) error.php, (2) index.php, and (3) classes/main_class.php

How urgent is CVE-2006-2767?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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