CVE-2006-4055: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Olaf Noehring The Search Engine Project (TSEP) 0.942 and

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4055?

tsep: upgrade to newer than 0.942. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4055 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4055 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-2006-4055 affect?

CVE-2006-4055 affects tsep. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Olaf Noehring The Search Engine Project (TSEP) 0.942 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the tsep_config[absPath] parameter to (1) include/color

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4055?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4055 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting tsep. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Olaf Noehring The Search Engine Project (TSEP) 0.942 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the tsep_config[absPath] parameter to (1) include/colorswitch.php, (2) contentimages.class.php, (3) ipfunctions.php, (4) configfunctions.php, (5) printpagedetails.php, or (6) log.class.php. NOTE: the copyright.php vector is already covered by CVE-2006-3993.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: 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	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tsep

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-10 00:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tsep tsep UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.942

Fixed in: newer than 0.942

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.942 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tsep

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: TSEP 0.942 - 'colorswitch.php' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: TSEP 0.942 - 'copyright.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-2006-4055?

tsep: upgrade to newer than 0.942. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4055 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4055 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-2006-4055 affect?

CVE-2006-4055 affects tsep. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Olaf Noehring The Search Engine Project (TSEP) 0.942 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the tsep_config[absPath] parameter to (1) include/color

How urgent is CVE-2006-4055?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-3993 MEDIUM 5.1 UPGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in copyright.php in Olaf Noehring The Search Engine Project (TSEP) 0.9

References

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