CVE-2006-3553: PlaNet Concept planetNews allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via a di

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HIGH 10.0MITIGATE

CVE-2006-3553 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting planetnews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PlaNet Concept planetNews allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via a direct request to news/admin/planetnews.php.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.2% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: planet concept

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-13 00:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

planet concept planetnews MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2006-3553?

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

Is CVE-2006-3553 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3553 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-2006-3553 affect?

CVE-2006-3553 affects planetnews. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). PlaNet Concept planetNews allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via a direct request to news/admin/planetnews.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3553?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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