CVE-2006-6648: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in main.inc.php in planetluc.com RateMe 1.3.2 and earlier allows remot

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6648?

rateme: upgrade to newer than 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6648 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6648 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-2006-6648 affect?

CVE-2006-6648 affects rateme. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in main.inc.php in planetluc.com RateMe 1.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathtoscript parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-6648?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6648 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting rateme. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in main.inc.php in planetluc.com RateMe 1.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathtoscript 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	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: planetluc.com

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

planetluc.com rateme UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rateme

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rateme

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: RateMe 1.3.2 - 'main.inc.php' Remote File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-6648?

rateme: upgrade to newer than 1.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6648 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6648 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-2006-6648 affect?

CVE-2006-6648 affects rateme. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in main.inc.php in planetluc.com RateMe 1.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathtoscript parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6648?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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