CVE-2006-3422: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in WonderEdit Pro CMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3422 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wonderedit pro 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 WonderEdit Pro CMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the config[template_path] parameter in user_bottom.php, as used by multiple templates including (1) rwb (template/rwb/user_bottom.php), (2) gwb (template/rwb/user_bottom.php, (3) blues, (4) bluwhi, and (5) grns.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wonderedit

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-07 00:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wonderedit wonderedit pro cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: gold

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before gold

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wonderedit-pro-cms || rpm -q wonderedit-pro-cms || wonderedit-pro-cms --version

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

apt-cache madison wonderedit-pro-cms sudo apt install wonderedit-pro-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_gold> sudo apt-mark hold wonderedit-pro-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list wonderedit-pro-cms sudo dnf downgrade wonderedit-pro-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_gold> sudo dnf versionlock add wonderedit-pro-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: WonderEdit Pro CMS (template_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-2006-3422?

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

Is CVE-2006-3422 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3422 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-2006-3422 affect?

CVE-2006-3422 affects wonderedit pro cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in WonderEdit Pro CMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the config[template_path] parameter in user_bottom.php, as used by multiple templates including (1) rwb (template/rwb/us

How urgent is CVE-2006-3422?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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