CVE-2006-2860: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Webspotblogging 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2860 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting webspotblogging. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Webspotblogging 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path parameter to (1) inc/logincheck.inc.php, (2) inc/adminheader.inc.php, (3) inc/global.php, or (4) inc/mainheader.inc.php. NOTE: some of these vectors were also reported for 3.0 in a separate disclosure.

Why this priority

EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	13.0% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-06-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webspot

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-06 20:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webspot webspotblogging DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0 · 3.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webspotblogging sudo apt install webspotblogging=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold webspotblogging

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

dnf --showduplicates list webspotblogging sudo dnf downgrade webspotblogging-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add webspotblogging

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: WebspotBlogging 3.0.1 - 'path' Remote File Inclusion

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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-2006-2860?

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

Is CVE-2006-2860 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2860 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-2006-2860 affect?

CVE-2006-2860 affects webspotblogging. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Webspotblogging 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path parameter to (1) inc/logincheck.inc.php, (2) inc/adminheader.inc.php, (3) inc/global.php, or (4) in

How urgent is CVE-2006-2860?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-0324 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in WebspotBlogging 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands a

References

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