PatchTheCVECVE-2006-4671: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in headlines.php in Fantastic News 2.1.4, and possibly earlier, allows
CVE-2006-4671 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting fantastic news. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in headlines.php in Fantastic News 2.1.4, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[script_path] parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-1154.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.8% (top 14%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2006-09-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2006-4671?
fantastic news: upgrade to newer than 2.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-4671 being exploited?
CVE-2006-4671 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-2006-4671 affect?
CVE-2006-4671 affects fantastic news. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in headlines.php in Fantastic News 2.1.4, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[script_path] parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-1
How urgent is CVE-2006-4671?
Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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