CVE-2006-3069: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in DoubleSpeak 0.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote at

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3069 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting doublespeak. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in DoubleSpeak 0.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the config[private] parameter in multiple files, as demonstrated by (1) index.php, (2) faq.php, and (3) hardware.php. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by multiple third-party researchers, who state that config[private] is initialized in an include file before being used

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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: iglooweb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-19 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iglooweb doublespeak DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison doublespeak sudo apt install doublespeak=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold doublespeak

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

dnf --showduplicates list doublespeak sudo dnf downgrade doublespeak-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add doublespeak

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: DoubleSpeak 0.1 - Multiple Remote File Inclusions

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-3069?

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

Is CVE-2006-3069 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3069 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-2006-3069 affect?

CVE-2006-3069 affects doublespeak. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in DoubleSpeak 0.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the config[private] parameter in multiple files, as demonstrated by (1) index.php, (2) f

How urgent is CVE-2006-3069?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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