CVE-2006-6615: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/act_constants.php in the Activity Games (mx_act) 0.92 modu

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6615 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting activity games module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/act_constants.php in the Activity Games (mx_act) 0.92 module for mxBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.

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	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mxbb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-18 02:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mxbb activity games module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.92

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.92

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy activity-games-module || rpm -q activity-games-module || activity-games-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.92 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison activity-games-module sudo apt install activity-games-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.92> sudo apt-mark hold activity-games-module

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

dnf --showduplicates list activity-games-module sudo dnf downgrade activity-games-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.92> sudo dnf versionlock add activity-games-module

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: mxBB Module Activity Games 0.92 - Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6615?

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

Is CVE-2006-6615 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6615 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-2006-6615 affect?

CVE-2006-6615 affects activity games module. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/act_constants.php in the Activity Games (mx_act) 0.92 module for mxBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6615?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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