CVE-2006-5904: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in MWChat Pro 7.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitra

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5904 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mwchat pro. 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 MWChat Pro 7.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[MWCHAT_Libs] parameter to (1) about.php, (2) buddy.php, (3) chat.php, (4) dialog.php, (5) head.php, (6) help.php, (7) index.php, and (8) license.php, different vectors than CVE-2005-1869.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mwchat pro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-15 15:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mwchat pro mwchat pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mwchat-pro || rpm -q mwchat-pro || mwchat-pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mwchat-pro sudo apt install mwchat-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0> sudo apt-mark hold mwchat-pro

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

dnf --showduplicates list mwchat-pro sudo dnf downgrade mwchat-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add mwchat-pro

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-2006-5904?

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

Is CVE-2006-5904 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5904 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-2006-5904 affect?

CVE-2006-5904 affects mwchat pro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in MWChat Pro 7.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[MWCHAT_Libs] parameter to (1) about.php, (2) buddy.php, (3) chat.php, (4) dialog.php, (5) head

How urgent is CVE-2006-5904?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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