CVE-2006-5929: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in firepjs.php in Phpjobscheduler 3.0 allows remote attackers to execu

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5929 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpjobscheduler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in firepjs.php in Phpjobscheduler 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the installed_config_file parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; details are obtained from third party sources.

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	2006-11-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpjobscheduler

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-16 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpjobscheduler phpjobscheduler DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpjobscheduler sudo apt install phpjobscheduler=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpjobscheduler

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpjobscheduler sudo dnf downgrade phpjobscheduler-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpjobscheduler

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-2006-5929?

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

Is CVE-2006-5929 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5929 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-2006-5929 affect?

CVE-2006-5929 affects phpjobscheduler. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in firepjs.php in Phpjobscheduler 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the installed_config_file parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; deta

How urgent is CVE-2006-5929?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5928 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Phpjobscheduler 3.0 allow remote attackers to execute ar

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