CVE-2006-4583: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in FlashChat before 4.6.2 allow remote attackers to execute

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4583?

flashchat: upgrade to newer than 4.6.1_beta. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4583 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4583 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-2006-4583 affect?

CVE-2006-4583 affects flashchat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in FlashChat before 4.6.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir[inc] parameter in (1) inc/cmses/aedatingCMS.php, (2) inc/cmses/aedatingCMS2.php, or (3) i

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4583?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4583 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting flashchat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in FlashChat before 4.6.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir[inc] parameter in (1) inc/cmses/aedatingCMS.php, (2) inc/cmses/aedatingCMS2.php, or (3) inc/cmses/aedating4CMS.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: darrens 5-dollar script archive

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-06 22:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

darrens 5-dollar script archive flashchat UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.6.1_beta

Fixed in: newer than 4.6.1_beta

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.6.1_beta (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade flashchat

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: FlashChat 4.5.7 - 'aedating4CMS.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-2006-4583?

flashchat: upgrade to newer than 4.6.1_beta. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4583 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4583 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-2006-4583 affect?

CVE-2006-4583 affects flashchat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in FlashChat before 4.6.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir[inc] parameter in (1) inc/cmses/aedatingCMS.php, (2) inc/cmses/aedatingCMS2.php, or (3) i

How urgent is CVE-2006-4583?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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