CVE-2006-3984: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpAdsNew/view.inc.php in Albasoftware Phpauction 2.1 and possibly

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3984 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpauction, phpadsnew. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpAdsNew/view.inc.php in Albasoftware Phpauction 2.1 and possibly later versions, with phpAdsNew 2.0.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpAds_path 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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gianluca baldo · phpadsnew

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

gianluca baldo phpauction DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpauction sudo apt install phpauction=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold phpauction

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpauction sudo dnf downgrade phpauction-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add phpauction

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.

phpadsnew phpadsnew DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpadsnew sudo apt install phpadsnew=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.5> sudo apt-mark hold phpadsnew

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpadsnew sudo dnf downgrade phpadsnew-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add phpadsnew

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: phpAuction 2.1 - 'phpAds_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-2006-3984?

phpauction: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; phpadsnew: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3984 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3984 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-2006-3984 affect?

CVE-2006-3984 affects phpauction, phpadsnew. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpAdsNew/view.inc.php in Albasoftware Phpauction 2.1 and possibly later versions, with phpAdsNew 2.0.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpAds_path parameter

How urgent is CVE-2006-3984?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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