CVE-2006-3966: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in /lib/tree/layersmenu.inc.php in the PHP Layers Menu 2.3.5 package f

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3966 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mynewsgroups, php layers menu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in /lib/tree/layersmenu.inc.php in the PHP Layers Menu 2.3.5 package for MyNewsGroups :) 0.6b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the myng_root parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: 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	4.4% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-08-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: carlos sanchez valle · php layers menu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-01 22:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

carlos sanchez valle mynewsgroups UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.6b

Fixed in: newer than 0.6b

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.6b (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mynewsgroups

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mynewsgroups

Note

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

php layers menu php layers menu DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-layers-menu || rpm -q php-layers-menu || php-layers-menu --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-layers-menu sudo apt install php-layers-menu=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.5> sudo apt-mark hold php-layers-menu

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-layers-menu sudo dnf downgrade php-layers-menu-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add php-layers-menu

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: MyNewsGroups 0.6b - 'myng_root' Remote 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-2006-3966?

mynewsgroups: upgrade to newer than 0.6b; php layers menu: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3966 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3966 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-2006-3966 affect?

CVE-2006-3966 affects mynewsgroups, php layers menu. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in /lib/tree/layersmenu.inc.php in the PHP Layers Menu 2.3.5 package for MyNewsGroups :) 0.6b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the myng_root parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3966?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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