CVE-2006-4645: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in akarru.gui/main_content.php in Akarru Social BookMarking Engine 0.4

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4645 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting social bookmarking engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in akarru.gui/main_content.php in Akarru Social BookMarking Engine 0.4.3.34 and earlier, and possibly 0.4.4.120, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the bm_content parameter.

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	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: akarru

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 21:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

akarru social bookmarking engine DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.4.3.2 · 0.4.3.3 · 0.4.3.34 · 0.4.4.120

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4.3.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy social-bookmarking-engine || rpm -q social-bookmarking-engine || social-bookmarking-engine --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison social-bookmarking-engine sudo apt install social-bookmarking-engine=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.3.2> sudo apt-mark hold social-bookmarking-engine

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

dnf --showduplicates list social-bookmarking-engine sudo dnf downgrade social-bookmarking-engine-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add social-bookmarking-engine

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: Akarru 0.4.3.34 - 'bm_content' 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-2006-4645?

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

Is CVE-2006-4645 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4645 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-2006-4645 affect?

CVE-2006-4645 affects social bookmarking engine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in akarru.gui/main_content.php in Akarru Social BookMarking Engine 0.4.3.34 and earlier, and possibly 0.4.4.120, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the bm_content param

How urgent is CVE-2006-4645?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-1051 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in Akarru Social BookMarking Engine before 0.4.3.4 allows remote attackers to exec

References

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