CVE-2006-4826: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in bottom.php in Shadowed Portal 5.599 and earlier allows remote attac

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4826?

shadowed portal: upgrade to newer than 5.599. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4826 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4826 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-2006-4826 affect?

CVE-2006-4826 affects shadowed portal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in bottom.php in Shadowed Portal 5.599 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4826?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4826 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting shadowed portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in bottom.php in Shadowed Portal 5.599 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	9.7% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shadowed portal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-15 22:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shadowed portal shadowed portal UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.599

Fixed in: newer than 5.599

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shadowed-portal || rpm -q shadowed-portal || shadowed-portal --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.599 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade shadowed-portal

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shadowed-portal

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: Shadowed Portal 5.599 - 'root' 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-2006-4826?

shadowed portal: upgrade to newer than 5.599. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4826 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4826 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-2006-4826 affect?

CVE-2006-4826 affects shadowed portal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in bottom.php in Shadowed Portal 5.599 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4826?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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