CVE-2006-4636: Directory traversal vulnerability in SZEWO PhpCommander 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4636?

phpcommander: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4636 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4636 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-2006-4636 affect?

CVE-2006-4636 affects phpcommander. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in SZEWO PhpCommander 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the Directory parameter, as demonstrated by parameter values n

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4636?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4636 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpcommander. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in SZEWO PhpCommander 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the Directory parameter, as demonstrated by parameter values naming Apache HTTP Server log files that apparently contain PHP code.

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	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: szewo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-08 20:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

szewo phpcommander UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpcommander

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: PhpCommander 3.0 - 'upload' Remote Code Execution

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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-2006-4636?

phpcommander: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4636 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4636 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-2006-4636 affect?

CVE-2006-4636 affects phpcommander. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in SZEWO PhpCommander 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the Directory parameter, as demonstrated by parameter values n

How urgent is CVE-2006-4636?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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