CVE-2006-3144: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in micro_cms_files/microcms-include.php in Implied By Design (IBD) Mic

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3144 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting micro cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in micro_cms_files/microcms-include.php in Implied By Design (IBD) Micro CMS 3.5 (aka 0.3.5) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the microcms_path parameter. NOTE: it was later reported that this can also be leveraged to include and execute arbitrary local files via .. (dot dot) sequences.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	9.0% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-06-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ibd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

ibd micro cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison micro-cms sudo apt install micro-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.5> sudo apt-mark hold micro-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list micro-cms sudo dnf downgrade micro-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add micro-cms

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: Micro CMS 0.3.5 - 'microcms_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-2006-3144?

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

Is CVE-2006-3144 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3144 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-2006-3144 affect?

CVE-2006-3144 affects micro cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in micro_cms_files/microcms-include.php in Implied By Design (IBD) Micro CMS 3.5 (aka 0.3.5) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the microcms_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3144?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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