CVE-2006-6079: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in LoudMouth 2.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6079 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting loudmouth. 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 LoudMouth 2.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mainframe parameter to (1) admin.loudmouth.php or (2) toolbar.loudmouth.php.

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	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: imendio ab

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-24 17:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

imendio ab loudmouth DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison loudmouth sudo apt install loudmouth=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo apt-mark hold loudmouth

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

dnf --showduplicates list loudmouth sudo dnf downgrade loudmouth-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo dnf versionlock add loudmouth

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-2006-6079?

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

Is CVE-2006-6079 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6079 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-2006-6079 affect?

CVE-2006-6079 affects loudmouth. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in LoudMouth 2.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mainframe parameter to (1) admin.loudmouth.php or (2) toolbar.loudmouth.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6079?

Priority 45/100. High severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-3748 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/abbc/abbc.class.php in the LoudMouth Component for Mambo 4

References

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