PatchTheCVECVE-2006-4885: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Shadowed Portal 5.599 and earlier allows remote attackers to execut
CVE-2006-4885 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 Shadowed Portal 5.599 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter in (1) footer.php and (2) header.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information. The bottom.php parameter is already covered by CVE-2006-4826.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 6%: 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 | 7.1% (top 6%) |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2006-4885?
shadowed portal: upgrade to newer than 5.599. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-4885 being exploited?
CVE-2006-4885 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-2006-4885 affect?
CVE-2006-4885 affects shadowed portal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Shadowed Portal 5.599 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter in (1) footer.php and (2) header.php. NOTE: the provenance of this informati
How urgent is CVE-2006-4885?
Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
Software pages
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