CVE-2006-2928: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in CMS-Bandits 2.5 and earlier, when register_globals is en

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MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2928 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting cms-bandits. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in CMS-Bandits 2.5 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the spaw_root parameter in (1) dialogs/img.php and (2) dialogs/td.php.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: 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	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cms-bandits

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-09 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cms-bandits cms-bandits DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cms-bandits || rpm -q cms-bandits || cms-bandits --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cms-bandits sudo apt install cms-bandits=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo apt-mark hold cms-bandits

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

dnf --showduplicates list cms-bandits sudo dnf downgrade cms-bandits-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5> sudo dnf versionlock add cms-bandits

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: CMS-Bandits 2.5 - 'spaw_root' 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-2006-2928?

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

Is CVE-2006-2928 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2928 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-2006-2928 affect?

CVE-2006-2928 affects cms-bandits. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in CMS-Bandits 2.5 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the spaw_root parameter in (1) dialogs/img.php and (2) di

How urgent is CVE-2006-2928?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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