CVE-2006-4077: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CheckUpload.php in Vincenzo Valvano Comet WebFileManager (CWFM) 0.9

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4077?

comet webfile manager: upgrade to newer than 0.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4077 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4077 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-2006-4077 affect?

CVE-2006-4077 affects comet webfile manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CheckUpload.php in Vincenzo Valvano Comet WebFileManager (CWFM) 0.9.1, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Language parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4077?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4077 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting comet webfile manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CheckUpload.php in Vincenzo Valvano Comet WebFileManager (CWFM) 0.9.1, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Language parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: comet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-11 01:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

comet comet webfile manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy comet-webfile-manager || rpm -q comet-webfile-manager || comet-webfile-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade comet-webfile-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade comet-webfile-manager

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: Cwfm 0.9.1 - 'Language' 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-2006-4077?

comet webfile manager: upgrade to newer than 0.9.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4077 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4077 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-2006-4077 affect?

CVE-2006-4077 affects comet webfile manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CheckUpload.php in Vincenzo Valvano Comet WebFileManager (CWFM) 0.9.1, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Language parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4077?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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