CVE-2006-4061: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Thomas Pequet phpPrintAnalyzer 1.1, when register_glob

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4061 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpprintanalyzer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Thomas Pequet phpPrintAnalyzer 1.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rep_par_rapport_racine parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third party researchers, stating that the rep_par_rapport_racine variable is initialized before use

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	2006-08-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: thomas pequet

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

thomas pequet phpprintanalyzer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpprintanalyzer sudo apt install phpprintanalyzer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold phpprintanalyzer

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpprintanalyzer sudo dnf downgrade phpprintanalyzer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add phpprintanalyzer

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: phpPrintAnalyzer 1.1 - 'index.php' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4061?

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

Is CVE-2006-4061 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4061 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-2006-4061 affect?

CVE-2006-4061 affects phpprintanalyzer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Thomas Pequet phpPrintAnalyzer 1.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rep_par_rapport_racine parameter. NOTE: th

How urgent is CVE-2006-4061?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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