CVE-2006-4123: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in boitenews4/index.php in Boite de News 4.0.1 allows remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4123 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting boite de news. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in boitenews4/index.php in Boite de News 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the url_index parameter.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: boite de news

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 23:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 4.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy boite-de-news || rpm -q boite-de-news || boite-de-news --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison boite-de-news sudo apt install boite-de-news=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold boite-de-news

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

dnf --showduplicates list boite-de-news sudo dnf downgrade boite-de-news-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add boite-de-news

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: Boite de News 4.0.1 - 'index.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-2006-4123?

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

Is CVE-2006-4123 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4123 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-2006-4123 affect?

CVE-2006-4123 affects boite de news. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in boitenews4/index.php in Boite de News 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the url_index parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4123?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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