CVE-2006-2983: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Enterprise Timesheet and Payroll Systems (EPS) 1.1 and earlier allo

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2983 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting enterprise payroll systems. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Enterprise Timesheet and Payroll Systems (EPS) 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolutepath parameter in cal.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: enterprise payroll systems

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-13 01:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

enterprise payroll systems enterprise payroll systems DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0_alpha · 1.1 · 1.01_alpha

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0_alpha

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy enterprise-payroll-systems || rpm -q enterprise-payroll-systems || enterprise-payroll-systems --version

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

apt-cache madison enterprise-payroll-systems sudo apt install enterprise-payroll-systems=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_alpha> sudo apt-mark hold enterprise-payroll-systems

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

dnf --showduplicates list enterprise-payroll-systems sudo dnf downgrade enterprise-payroll-systems-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_alpha> sudo dnf versionlock add enterprise-payroll-systems

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.

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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-2006-2983?

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

Is CVE-2006-2983 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2983 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-2006-2983 affect?

CVE-2006-2983 affects enterprise payroll systems. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Enterprise Timesheet and Payroll Systems (EPS) 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolutepath parameter in cal.php. NOTE: the provenance of thi

How urgent is CVE-2006-2983?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-2982 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Enterprise Timesheet and Payroll Systems (EPS) 1.1 and e

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