CVE-2006-2768: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in METAjour 2.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attac

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MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2768 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting metajour. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in METAjour 2.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) system_path parameter in a large number of files in the (a) app/edocument/, (b) app/eproject/, (c) app/erek/, and (d) extension/ directories, and the (2) GLOBALS[system_path] parameter in (e) extension/sitemap/sitemap.datatype.php.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.7% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ipw systems

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

ipw systems metajour DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison metajour sudo apt install metajour=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold metajour

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

dnf --showduplicates list metajour sudo dnf downgrade metajour-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add metajour

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: metajour 2.1 - 'system_path' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-2768?

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

Is CVE-2006-2768 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2768 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-2006-2768 affect?

CVE-2006-2768 affects metajour. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in METAjour 2.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) system_path parameter in a large number of files in the (a) app/edocument/, (b) app

How urgent is CVE-2006-2768?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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