CVE-2006-5766: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in volume.php in Article System 0.6 allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5766 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting article system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in volume.php in Article System 0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config[public_dir] 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	2006-11-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: article system

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-06 23:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

article system article system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy article-system || rpm -q article-system || article-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison article-system sudo apt install article-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6> sudo apt-mark hold article-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list article-system sudo dnf downgrade article-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add article-system

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: Article System 0.6 - 'volume.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-2006-5766?

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

Is CVE-2006-5766 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5766 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-2006-5766 affect?

CVE-2006-5766 affects article system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in volume.php in Article System 0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config[public_dir] parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5766?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-0314 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Article System 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arb

References

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