PatchTheCVECVE-2006-3381: SturGeoN Upload allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a .php extensio
CVE-2006-3381 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting sturgeon upload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
SturGeoN Upload allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a .php extension, then directly accessing the file. NOTE: It is uncertain whether this is a vulnerability or a feature of the product.
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 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-07-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: SturGeoN Upload - Arbitrary File Upload
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-2006-3381?
sturgeon upload: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-3381 being exploited?
CVE-2006-3381 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-2006-3381 affect?
CVE-2006-3381 affects sturgeon upload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SturGeoN Upload allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with a .php extension, then directly accessing the file. NOTE: It is uncertain whether this is a vulnerability or a feature of the product.
How urgent is CVE-2006-3381?
Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference