CVE-2006-4240: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Fusion News 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arb

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4240 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting fusion 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 index.php in Fusion News 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fpath 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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fusionphp

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

fusionphp fusion news DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 3.3 · 3.6.1 · 3.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fusion-news || rpm -q fusion-news || fusion-news --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison fusion-news sudo apt install fusion-news=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold fusion-news

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

dnf --showduplicates list fusion-news sudo dnf downgrade fusion-news-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add fusion-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: Fusionphp Fusion News 3.7 - '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-2006-4240?

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

Is CVE-2006-4240 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4240 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-2006-4240 affect?

CVE-2006-4240 affects fusion news. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Fusion News 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fpath parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4240?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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