CVE-2006-4452: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in security/include/_class.security.php in Web3news 0.95 and earlier,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4452?

web3news: upgrade to newer than 0.95. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4452 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4452 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-2006-4452 affect?

CVE-2006-4452 affects web3news. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in security/include/_class.security.php in Web3news 0.95 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PHPSECURITYADMIN_PATH par

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4452?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4452 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting web3news. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in security/include/_class.security.php in Web3news 0.95 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PHPSECURITYADMIN_PATH 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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: web3king

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-30 16:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

web3king web3news UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.95

Fixed in: newer than 0.95

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web3news || rpm -q web3news || web3news --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.95 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade web3news

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade web3news

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: Web3news 0.95 - 'PHPSECURITYADMIN_PATH' 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-2006-4452?

web3news: upgrade to newer than 0.95. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4452 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4452 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-2006-4452 affect?

CVE-2006-4452 affects web3news. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in security/include/_class.security.php in Web3news 0.95 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PHPSECURITYADMIN_PATH par

How urgent is CVE-2006-4452?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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