CVE-2006-6645: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in language/lang_english/lang_admin.php in the Web Links (mx_links) 2.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6645?

mxbb web links: upgrade to newer than 2.05. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6645 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6645 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-6645 affect?

CVE-2006-6645 affects mxbb web links. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in language/lang_english/lang_admin.php in the Web Links (mx_links) 2.05 and earlier module for mxBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-6645?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6645 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mxbb web links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in language/lang_english/lang_admin.php in the Web Links (mx_links) 2.05 and earlier module for mxBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-20
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

2006-12-20 02:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mxbb mxbb web links UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.05

Fixed in: newer than 2.05

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mxbb-web-links || rpm -q mxbb-web-links || mxbb-web-links --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.05 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mxbb-web-links

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mxbb-web-links

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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 WebLinks 2.05 - 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-2006-6645?

mxbb web links: upgrade to newer than 2.05. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6645 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6645 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-2006-6645 affect?

CVE-2006-6645 affects mxbb web links. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in language/lang_english/lang_admin.php in the Web Links (mx_links) 2.05 and earlier module for mxBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6645?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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