CVE-2006-3911: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in OSI Codes PHP Live! 3.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to ex

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-3911?

php live: upgrade to newer than 3.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-3911 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3911 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-3911 affect?

CVE-2006-3911 affects php live. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in OSI Codes PHP Live! 3.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the css_path parameter in (1) help.php and (2) setup/header.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-3911?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-3911 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php live. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in OSI Codes PHP Live! 3.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the css_path parameter in (1) help.php and (2) setup/header.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	16.3% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php live

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-28 00:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php live php live UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2.1

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-live || rpm -q php-live || php-live --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php-live

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade php-live

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: PHP Live! 3.2.1 - 'help.php' Remote File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-3911?

php live: upgrade to newer than 3.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3911 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3911 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-2006-3911 affect?

CVE-2006-3911 affects php live. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in OSI Codes PHP Live! 3.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the css_path parameter in (1) help.php and (2) setup/header.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3911?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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