CVE-2006-4457: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in phpECard 2.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4457?

phpecard: upgrade to newer than 2.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4457 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4457 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-2006-4457 affect?

CVE-2006-4457 affects phpecard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in phpECard 2.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the include_path parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the deta

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4457 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpecard. 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 phpECard 2.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the include_path parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpecard

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-31 10:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: <= 2.1.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpecard

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4457?

phpecard: upgrade to newer than 2.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4457 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4457 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-2006-4457 affect?

CVE-2006-4457 affects phpecard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in phpECard 2.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the include_path parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the deta

How urgent is CVE-2006-4457?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-4456 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions.php in phpECard 2.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers

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