CVE-2006-4848: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Brian Fraval Hitweb 3.0 allow remote attackers to execut

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4848 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting hitweb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Brian Fraval Hitweb 3.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the REP_CLASS parameter to (1) index.php, (2) arbo.php, (3) framepoint.php, (4) genpage.php, (5) lienvalider.php, (6) appreciation.php, (7) partenariat.php, (8) rechercher.php, (9) projet.php, (10) propoexample.php, (11) refererpoint.php, or (12) top50.php. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third p

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: 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	6.6% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hitweb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-19 01:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hitweb hitweb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hitweb sudo apt install hitweb=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold hitweb

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

dnf --showduplicates list hitweb sudo dnf downgrade hitweb-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add hitweb

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: Hitweb 3.0 - 'REP_CLASS' Multiple Remote File Inclusions

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4848?

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

Is CVE-2006-4848 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4848 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-2006-4848 affect?

CVE-2006-4848 affects hitweb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Brian Fraval Hitweb 3.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the REP_CLASS parameter to (1) index.php, (2) arbo.php, (3) framepoint.php, (4) genpage.php, (5)

How urgent is CVE-2006-4848?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-4113 MEDIUM 5.1 UPGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in genpage-cgi.php in Brian Fraval hitweb 4.2 and possibly earlier ver

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