CVE-2006-3983: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in editprofile.php in php(Reactor) 1.27pl1 allows remote attackers to

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3983 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php\(reactor\). Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in editprofile.php in php(Reactor) 1.27pl1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathtohomedir parameter.

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	2006-08-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ekilat llc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-05 00:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ekilat llc php\(reactor\) DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.27pl1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.27pl1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.27pl1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpreactor sudo apt install phpreactor=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.27pl1> sudo apt-mark hold phpreactor

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpreactor sudo dnf downgrade phpreactor-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.27pl1> sudo dnf versionlock add phpreactor

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: PhpReactor 1.2.7pl1 - 'pathtohomedir' 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-2006-3983?

php\(reactor\): downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3983 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3983 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-2006-3983 affect?

CVE-2006-3983 affects php\(reactor\). Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in editprofile.php in php(Reactor) 1.27pl1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathtohomedir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3983?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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