PatchTheCVECVE-2006-4878: Directory traversal vulnerability in footer.php in David Bennett PHP-Post (PHPp) 1.0 and earlier allows remote
CVE-2006-4878 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting php-post. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Directory traversal vulnerability in footer.php in David Bennett PHP-Post (PHPp) 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the template parameter. NOTE: this was later reported to affect 1.0.1, and demonstrated for code execution by uploading and accessing an avatar file.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 6.1% (top 7%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-09-19 |
| 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
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-2006-4878?
php-post: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-4878 being exploited?
CVE-2006-4878 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-2006-4878 affect?
CVE-2006-4878 affects php-post. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in footer.php in David Bennett PHP-Post (PHPp) 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the template parameter. NOTE: this was later
How urgent is CVE-2006-4878?
Priority 41/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
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