CVE-2006-5555: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in constantes.inc.php in EPNadmin 0.7 and 0.7.1 allows remote attacker

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5555 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting epnadmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in constantes.inc.php in EPNadmin 0.7 and 0.7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the langage parameter.

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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: epnadmin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-26 17:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

epnadmin epnadmin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7 · 0.7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison epnadmin sudo apt install epnadmin=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7> sudo apt-mark hold epnadmin

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

dnf --showduplicates list epnadmin sudo dnf downgrade epnadmin-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add epnadmin

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: EPNadmin 0.7 - 'constantes.inc.php' Remote File Inclusion

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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-2006-5555?

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

Is CVE-2006-5555 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5555 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-2006-5555 affect?

CVE-2006-5555 affects epnadmin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in constantes.inc.php in EPNadmin 0.7 and 0.7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the langage parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5555?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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