CVE-2006-4834: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Jule Slootbeek phpQuiz 0.01 allows remote attackers to

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4834 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpquiz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Jule Slootbeek phpQuiz 0.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pagename parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	8.0% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpquiz

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

phpquiz phpquiz DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.01

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpquiz || rpm -q phpquiz || phpquiz --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpquiz sudo apt install phpquiz=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.01> sudo apt-mark hold phpquiz

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpquiz sudo dnf downgrade phpquiz-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.01> sudo dnf versionlock add phpquiz

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: phpQuiz 0.1 - 'pagename' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4834?

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

Is CVE-2006-4834 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4834 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-2006-4834 affect?

CVE-2006-4834 affects phpquiz. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Jule Slootbeek phpQuiz 0.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pagename parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4834?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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