CVE-2006-6167: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in L

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6167 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting active php bookmarks. 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 L. Brandon Stone and Nathanial P. Hendler Active PHP Bookmarks (APB) 1.1.02 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the APB_SETTINGS['apb_path'] parameter in (1) apb_common.php or (2) apb.php. NOTE: CVE and another third party dispute this vulnerability because these PHP scripts exit if the attack vectors are present in GPC variables

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	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: active php bookmarks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-29 02:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

active php bookmarks active php bookmarks DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.02

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy active-php-bookmarks || rpm -q active-php-bookmarks || active-php-bookmarks --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison active-php-bookmarks sudo apt install active-php-bookmarks=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.02> sudo apt-mark hold active-php-bookmarks

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

dnf --showduplicates list active-php-bookmarks sudo dnf downgrade active-php-bookmarks-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.02> sudo dnf versionlock add active-php-bookmarks

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-2006-6167?

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

Is CVE-2006-6167 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6167 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-2006-6167 affect?

CVE-2006-6167 affects active php bookmarks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in L. Brandon Stone and Nathanial P. Hendler Active PHP Bookmarks (APB) 1.1.02 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the APB_SETTINGS['apb_path'] parameter in (1

How urgent is CVE-2006-6167?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Software pages

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