CVE-2006-2964: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Xtreme Scripts Download Manager (aka Xtreme Downloads) 1

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2964 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting download manager. 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 Xtreme Scripts Download Manager (aka Xtreme Downloads) 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter in (1) download.php, (2) manager.php, (3) admin/scripts/category.php, (4) includes/add_allow.php, (5) admin/index.php, and (6) admin/admin/login.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xtreme scripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-12 20:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xtreme scripts download manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy download-manager || rpm -q download-manager || download-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison download-manager sudo apt install download-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold download-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list download-manager sudo dnf downgrade download-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add download-manager

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.

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-2006-2964?

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

Is CVE-2006-2964 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2964 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-2006-2964 affect?

CVE-2006-2964 affects download manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Xtreme Scripts Download Manager (aka Xtreme Downloads) 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter in (1) download.php, (2) manager.php, (3)

How urgent is CVE-2006-2964?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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