CVE-2006-5841: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in dodosmail.php in DodosMail 2.0.1 and earlier, and possib

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5841?

dodosmail: upgrade to newer than 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5841 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5841 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-5841 affect?

CVE-2006-5841 affects dodosmail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in dodosmail.php in DodosMail 2.0.1 and earlier, and possibly 2.1, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) dodosmail_header_file or (2) dodosmail_footer_fi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5841?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5841 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dodosmail. 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 dodosmail.php in DodosMail 2.0.1 and earlier, and possibly 2.1, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) dodosmail_header_file or (2) dodosmail_footer_file parameters.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dodos scripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-10 02:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dodos scripts dodosmail UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1 · 2.0 · 2.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dodosmail

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dodosmail

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: DodosMail 2.0.1 - 'dodosmail.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-2006-5841?

dodosmail: upgrade to newer than 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5841 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5841 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-2006-5841 affect?

CVE-2006-5841 affects dodosmail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in dodosmail.php in DodosMail 2.0.1 and earlier, and possibly 2.1, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) dodosmail_header_file or (2) dodosmail_footer_fi

How urgent is CVE-2006-5841?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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