CVE-2006-4664: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_portal.php in Premod Shadow 2.7.1 and earlier al

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4664?

premod shadow: upgrade to newer than 2.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4664 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4664 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-2006-4664 affect?

CVE-2006-4664 affects premod shadow. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_portal.php in Premod Shadow 2.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4664?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4664 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting premod shadow. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_portal.php in Premod Shadow 2.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: premod shadow

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-09 00:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

premod shadow premod shadow UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.7.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy premod-shadow || rpm -q premod-shadow || premod-shadow --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade premod-shadow

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade premod-shadow

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: phpBB Shadow Premod 2.7.1 - 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-2006-4664?

premod shadow: upgrade to newer than 2.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4664 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4664 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-2006-4664 affect?

CVE-2006-4664 affects premod shadow. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_portal.php in Premod Shadow 2.7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4664?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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