CVE-2006-4498: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sommaire_admin.php in PhpAlbum (mod_phpalbum) 2.15 for PortailPHP a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4498 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpalbum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sommaire_admin.php in PhpAlbum (mod_phpalbum) 2.15 for PortailPHP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the chemin parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-3922.

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	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpalbum.net

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

phpalbum.net phpalbum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpalbum sudo apt install phpalbum=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.3> sudo apt-mark hold phpalbum

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpalbum sudo dnf downgrade phpalbum-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.3> sudo dnf versionlock add phpalbum

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: PortailPHP mod_phpalbum 2.1.5 - 'chemin' 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-2006-4498?

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

Is CVE-2006-4498 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4498 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-2006-4498 affect?

CVE-2006-4498 affects phpalbum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sommaire_admin.php in PhpAlbum (mod_phpalbum) 2.15 for PortailPHP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the chemin parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-3922.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4498?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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