CVE-2006-5895: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in core/core.php in EncapsCMS 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5895 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting encapscms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in core/core.php in EncapsCMS 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: encapscms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-14 22:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

encapscms encapscms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison encapscms sudo apt install encapscms=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.6> sudo apt-mark hold encapscms

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

dnf --showduplicates list encapscms sudo dnf downgrade encapscms-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.6> sudo dnf versionlock add encapscms

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: EncapsCMS 0.3.6 - '/core/core.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-2006-5895?

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

Is CVE-2006-5895 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5895 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-2006-5895 affect?

CVE-2006-5895 affects encapscms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in core/core.php in EncapsCMS 0.3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5895?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-0635 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in EncapsCMS 0.3.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitr

References

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