CVE-2006-4085: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Olaf Noehring The Search Engine Project (TSEP) 0.942 and earlier al

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4085?

the search engine project: upgrade to newer than 0.942. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4085 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4085 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-2006-4085 affect?

CVE-2006-4085 affects the search engine project. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Olaf Noehring The Search Engine Project (TSEP) 0.942 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the tsep_config[absPath] parameter to pagenavigation.php, a diffe

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4085?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4085 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting the search engine project. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Olaf Noehring The Search Engine Project (TSEP) 0.942 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the tsep_config[absPath] parameter to pagenavigation.php, a different vector than CVE-2006-4055. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

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	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: olaf noehring

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

olaf noehring the search engine project 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 the-search-engine-project || rpm -q the-search-engine-project || the-search-engine-project --version

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

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade the-search-engine-project

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade the-search-engine-project

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 - 'copyright.php' 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-2006-4085?

the search engine project: upgrade to newer than 0.942. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4085 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4085 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-2006-4085 affect?

CVE-2006-4085 affects the search engine project. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Olaf Noehring The Search Engine Project (TSEP) 0.942 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the tsep_config[absPath] parameter to pagenavigation.php, a diffe

How urgent is CVE-2006-4085?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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