CVE-2006-6360: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in activate.php in PHP Upload Center 2.0 allows remote attackers to ex

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6360 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php upload center. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in activate.php in PHP Upload Center 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the footerpage parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sergey korostel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-07 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sergey korostel php upload center DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-upload-center || rpm -q php-upload-center || php-upload-center --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-upload-center sudo apt install php-upload-center=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold php-upload-center

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-upload-center sudo dnf downgrade php-upload-center-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add php-upload-center

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 Upload Center 2.0 - 'activate.php' 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-2006-6360?

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

Is CVE-2006-6360 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6360 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-2006-6360 affect?

CVE-2006-6360 affects php upload center. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in activate.php in PHP Upload Center 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the footerpage parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6360?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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