CVE-2006-6065: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/mx_common.php in the CalSnails Module for MxBB Portal 1.06

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MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6065 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting calsnails module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/mx_common.php in the CalSnails Module for MxBB Portal 1.06 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mxbb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-22 02:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mxbb calsnails module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.06

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.06

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy calsnails-module || rpm -q calsnails-module || calsnails-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.06 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison calsnails-module sudo apt install calsnails-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.06> sudo apt-mark hold calsnails-module

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

dnf --showduplicates list calsnails-module sudo dnf downgrade calsnails-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.06> sudo dnf versionlock add calsnails-module

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: mxBB Module calsnails 1.06 - 'mx_common.php' 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-2006-6065?

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

Is CVE-2006-6065 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6065 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-2006-6065 affect?

CVE-2006-6065 affects calsnails module. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/mx_common.php in the CalSnails Module for MxBB Portal 1.06 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6065?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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