CVE-2006-4103: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in article-raw.php in Jason Alexander phNNTP 1.3 and earlier allows re

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4103?

phnntp: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4103 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4103 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-2006-4103 affect?

CVE-2006-4103 affects phnntp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in article-raw.php in Jason Alexander phNNTP 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the file_newsportal parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4103?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4103 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phnntp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in article-raw.php in Jason Alexander phNNTP 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the file_newsportal 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	2006-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jason alexander

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-14 20:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jason alexander phnntp UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phnntp

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: phNNTP 1.3 - 'article-raw.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-2006-4103?

phnntp: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4103 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4103 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-2006-4103 affect?

CVE-2006-4103 affects phnntp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in article-raw.php in Jason Alexander phNNTP 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the file_newsportal parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4103?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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