PatchTheCVECVE-2006-4733: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sipssys/code/box.inc.php in Haakon Nilsen simple, integrated publis
CVE-2006-4733 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting sips. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sipssys/code/box.inc.php in Haakon Nilsen simple, integrated publishing system (SIPS) 0.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config[sipssys] parameter. NOTE: the product's documentation recommends placing the affected file outside of the web root, so the scope of issue is limited to admins who do not, or cannot, follow this recommendation.
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 | 3.2% (top 12%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-09-13 |
| 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.
- Exploit-DB: SIPS 0.3.1 - 'box.inc.php' Remote File Inclusion
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-2006-4733?
sips: upgrade to newer than 0.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-4733 being exploited?
CVE-2006-4733 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-2006-4733 affect?
CVE-2006-4733 affects sips. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sipssys/code/box.inc.php in Haakon Nilsen simple, integrated publishing system (SIPS) 0.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config[sipssys] parame
How urgent is CVE-2006-4733?
Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
Software pages
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