CVE-2006-6113: Monkey Boards 0.3.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests to (1) include

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6113 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting monkey boards. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Monkey Boards 0.3.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests to (1) include/admin_auth.inc.php and (2) include/engine/class.compiler.php, which reveals the full path in an error message. NOTE: this issue is only an exposure if the administrator has changed the default script path.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: james greenwood

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-28 23:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

james greenwood monkey boards DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy monkey-boards || rpm -q monkey-boards || monkey-boards --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison monkey-boards sudo apt install monkey-boards=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.5> sudo apt-mark hold monkey-boards

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

dnf --showduplicates list monkey-boards sudo dnf downgrade monkey-boards-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add monkey-boards

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-2006-6113?

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

Is CVE-2006-6113 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6113 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-2006-6113 affect?

CVE-2006-6113 affects monkey boards. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Monkey Boards 0.3.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests to (1) include/admin_auth.inc.php and (2) include/engine/class.compiler.php, which reveals the full path in an error message. NOTE: this issue

How urgent is CVE-2006-6113?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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