CVE-2006-4720: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in random2.php in mcGalleryPRO 2006 allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4720 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mcgallery pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in random2.php in mcGalleryPRO 2006 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_to_folder 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	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mcgallery

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-12 16:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mcgallery mcgallery pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2 · 2006

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mcgallery-pro || rpm -q mcgallery-pro || mcgallery-pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mcgallery-pro sudo apt install mcgallery-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo apt-mark hold mcgallery-pro

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

dnf --showduplicates list mcgallery-pro sudo dnf downgrade mcgallery-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add mcgallery-pro

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: mcGalleryPRO 2006 - 'path_to_folder' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4720?

mcgallery pro: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4720 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4720 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-2006-4720 affect?

CVE-2006-4720 affects mcgallery pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in random2.php in mcGalleryPRO 2006 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_to_folder parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4720?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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