CVE-2006-4236: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in POWERGAP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2006-4236 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting powergap business, powergap lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in POWERGAP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) shopid parameter to (a) s01.php, (b) s02.php, (c) s03.php, and (d) s04.php; and possibly a URL located after "shopid=" or "sid=" in the PATH_INFO.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	15.6% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: powergap

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-21 18:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

powergap powergap business MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy powergap-business || rpm -q powergap-business || powergap-business --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

powergap powergap lite MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy powergap-lite || rpm -q powergap-lite || powergap-lite --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: POWERGAP 2003 - 's0x.php' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4236?

powergap business: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; powergap lite: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4236 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4236 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-2006-4236 affect?

CVE-2006-4236 affects powergap business, powergap lite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in POWERGAP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) shopid parameter to (a) s01.php, (b) s02.php, (c) s03.php, and (d) s04.php; and possibly a URL located

How urgent is CVE-2006-4236?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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