CVE-2006-4984: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Grayscale BandSite CMS allow remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4984 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bandsite cms. 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 Grayscale BandSite CMS allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[root_path] parameter in (1) adminpanel/includes/mailinglist/mlist_xls.php and (2) adminpanel/includes/add_forms/addmp3.php. NOTE: the other vectors from the original disclosure are already covered by CVE-2006-3193.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: grayscale

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-26 02:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

grayscale bandsite cms 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 bandsite-cms || rpm -q bandsite-cms || bandsite-cms --version

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

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

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

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

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-2006-4984?

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

Is CVE-2006-4984 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4984 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-2006-4984 affect?

CVE-2006-4984 affects bandsite cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Grayscale BandSite CMS allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[root_path] parameter in (1) adminpanel/includes/mailinglist/mlist_xls.php and (2) adm

How urgent is CVE-2006-4984?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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