CVE-2006-5604: Directory traversal vulnerability in phpcards.header.php in phpCards 1.3 allows remote attackers to include an

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5604 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpcards. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in phpcards.header.php in phpCards 1.3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the CardLanguageFile 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	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpcards

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-30 18:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpcards phpcards DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpcards sudo apt install phpcards=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold phpcards

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpcards sudo dnf downgrade phpcards-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add phpcards

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-2006-5604?

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

Is CVE-2006-5604 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5604 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-2006-5604 affect?

CVE-2006-5604 affects phpcards. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in phpcards.header.php in phpCards 1.3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the CardLanguageFile parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5604?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5605 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpcards.footer.php in phpCards 1.3 allow remote attack

References

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