CVE-2006-6549: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in upload.php in Rad Upload 3.02 allows remote attackers to execute ar

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6549 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting rad upload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in upload.php in Rad Upload 3.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the save_path parameter. NOTE: CVE disputes this vulnerability because save_path is originally defined as "" before use, and the nearby instructions say "SET THE SAVE PATH by editing the line below.

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	2006-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rad inks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-14 18:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rad inks rad upload DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.02

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rad-upload || rpm -q rad-upload || rad-upload --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rad-upload sudo apt install rad-upload=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.02> sudo apt-mark hold rad-upload

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

dnf --showduplicates list rad-upload sudo dnf downgrade rad-upload-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.02> sudo dnf versionlock add rad-upload

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6549?

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

Is CVE-2006-6549 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6549 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-2006-6549 affect?

CVE-2006-6549 affects rad upload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in upload.php in Rad Upload 3.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the save_path parameter. NOTE: CVE disputes this vulnerability because save_path is originally defi

How urgent is CVE-2006-6549?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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