CVE-2006-6453: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in JOWAMP_ShowPage.php in J-OWAMP Web Interface 2.1 allows remote auth

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6453 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting web interface. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in JOWAMP_ShowPage.php in J-OWAMP Web Interface 2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the link parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.0% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: j-owamp

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 21:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

j-owamp web interface DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-interface || rpm -q web-interface || web-interface --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-interface sudo apt install web-interface=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo apt-mark hold web-interface

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-interface sudo dnf downgrade web-interface-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1> sudo dnf versionlock add web-interface

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: J-OWAMP Web Interface 2.1b - 'link' 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-2006-6453?

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

Is CVE-2006-6453 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6453 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-2006-6453 affect?

CVE-2006-6453 affects web interface. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in JOWAMP_ShowPage.php in J-OWAMP Web Interface 2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the link parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6453?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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