CVE-2006-6202: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/NukeAI/util.php in the NukeAI 0.0.3 Beta module for PHP-Nuk

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6202 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting nukeai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/NukeAI/util.php in the NukeAI 0.0.3 Beta module for PHP-Nuke, aka Program E is an AIML chatterbot, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the AIbasedir parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: nukeai

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-01 01:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: beta_0.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before beta_0.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before beta_0.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nukeai sudo apt install nukeai=<VERSION_BEFORE_beta_0.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold nukeai

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

dnf --showduplicates list nukeai sudo dnf downgrade nukeai-<VERSION_BEFORE_beta_0.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add nukeai

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: PHP-Nuke NukeAI Module 3b - 'util.php' Remote 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-2006-6202?

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

Is CVE-2006-6202 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6202 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-2006-6202 affect?

CVE-2006-6202 affects nukeai. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/NukeAI/util.php in the NukeAI 0.0.3 Beta module for PHP-Nuke, aka Program E is an AIML chatterbot, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the AIbasedir parameter

How urgent is CVE-2006-6202?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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Related CVEs

CVE-2006-6255 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Direct static code injection vulnerability in util.php in the NukeAI 0.0.3 Beta module for PHP-Nuke, aka Progr

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