CVE-2006-4863: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Marc Cagninacci mcLinksCounter 1.1 allow remote attacker

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4863 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mclinkscounter. 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 Marc Cagninacci mcLinksCounter 1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the langfile parameter in (1) login.php, (2) stats.php, (3) detail.php, or (4) erase.php. NOTE: CVE and a third party dispute this vulnerability, because the langfile parameter is set to english.php in each file. NOTE: CVE also disputes a later report of this vulnerability in 1.2, because the

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-09-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: marc cagninacci

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 18:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

marc cagninacci mclinkscounter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mclinkscounter sudo apt install mclinkscounter=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold mclinkscounter

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

dnf --showduplicates list mclinkscounter sudo dnf downgrade mclinkscounter-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add mclinkscounter

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.

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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-2006-4863?

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

Is CVE-2006-4863 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4863 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-2006-4863 affect?

CVE-2006-4863 affects mclinkscounter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Marc Cagninacci mcLinksCounter 1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the langfile parameter in (1) login.php, (2) stats.php, (3) detail.php, or (4) erase.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4863?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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