CVE-2006-6255: 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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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6255 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.

Direct static code injection vulnerability in util.php in the NukeAI 0.0.3 Beta module for PHP-Nuke, aka Program E is an AIML chatterbot, allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via a filename with a .php extension in the filename parameter and code in the moreinfo parameter, which is saved to a filename under descriptions/, which is accessible via a direct request.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-04
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

2006-12-04 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nukeai nukeai DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.3_beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.3_beta

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.3_beta (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nukeai sudo apt install nukeai=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.3_beta> sudo apt-mark hold nukeai

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

dnf --showduplicates list nukeai sudo dnf downgrade nukeai-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.3_beta> 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-2006-6255?

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

Is CVE-2006-6255 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6255 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-2006-6255 affect?

CVE-2006-6255 affects nukeai. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Direct static code injection vulnerability in util.php in the NukeAI 0.0.3 Beta module for PHP-Nuke, aka Program E is an AIML chatterbot, allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via a filename with a .php extension

How urgent is CVE-2006-6255?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-6202 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE 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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