CVE-2006-6224: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the installation scripts in Puntal before 1.8.5 allows remote attac

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6224 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting puntal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the installation scripts in Puntal before 1.8.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the GLOBALS array.

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	2006-12-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: puntal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-02 02:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

puntal puntal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.8.2 · 1.8.3 · 1.8.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison puntal sudo apt install puntal=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.2> sudo apt-mark hold puntal

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

dnf --showduplicates list puntal sudo dnf downgrade puntal-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.2> sudo dnf versionlock add puntal

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-6224?

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

Is CVE-2006-6224 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6224 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-2006-6224 affect?

CVE-2006-6224 affects puntal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the installation scripts in Puntal before 1.8.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the GLOBALS array.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6224?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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