CVE-2006-6415: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/lib-maintenance.inc.php in phpAdsNew 2.0.4-pr2 allows remote

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6415 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpadsnew. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/lib-maintenance.inc.php in phpAdsNew 2.0.4-pr2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpAds_path parameter, a different component than CVE-2006-3984. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE, since phpAds_path is used as a constant

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	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpadsnew

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-10 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpadsnew phpadsnew DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2_dev_2001-10-09

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2_dev_2001-10-09

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2_dev_2001-10-09 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpadsnew sudo apt install phpadsnew=<VERSION_BEFORE_2_dev_2001-10-09> sudo apt-mark hold phpadsnew

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpadsnew sudo dnf downgrade phpadsnew-<VERSION_BEFORE_2_dev_2001-10-09> sudo dnf versionlock add phpadsnew

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-2006-6415?

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

Is CVE-2006-6415 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6415 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-2006-6415 affect?

CVE-2006-6415 affects phpadsnew. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/lib-maintenance.inc.php in phpAdsNew 2.0.4-pr2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpAds_path parameter, a different component than CVE-2006-3984. NOTE: t

How urgent is CVE-2006-6415?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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