CVE-2006-4462: Gonafish.com LinksCaffe 2.0 and 3.0 do not properly restrict access to administrator functions, which allows r

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4462 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting linkscaffe. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Gonafish.com LinksCaffe 2.0 and 3.0 do not properly restrict access to administrator functions, which allows remote attackers to gain full administration rights via a direct request to Admin/admin1953.php.

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	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gonafish.com

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 20:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gonafish.com linkscaffe DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 · 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison linkscaffe sudo apt install linkscaffe=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold linkscaffe

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

dnf --showduplicates list linkscaffe sudo dnf downgrade linkscaffe-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add linkscaffe

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.

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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-2006-4462?

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

Is CVE-2006-4462 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4462 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-2006-4462 affect?

CVE-2006-4462 affects linkscaffe. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Gonafish.com LinksCaffe 2.0 and 3.0 do not properly restrict access to administrator functions, which allows remote attackers to gain full administration rights via a direct request to Admin/admin1953.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4462?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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