CVE-2006-6788: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in LuckyBot 3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary P

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6788 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting luckybot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in LuckyBot 3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter to (1) run.php or (2) ircbot.class.php.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: luckybot

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-28 00:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

luckybot luckybot DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison luckybot sudo apt install luckybot=<VERSION_BEFORE_3> sudo apt-mark hold luckybot

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

dnf --showduplicates list luckybot sudo dnf downgrade luckybot-<VERSION_BEFORE_3> sudo dnf versionlock add luckybot

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: Luckybot 3 - 'DIR' Multiple Remote File Inclusions

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6788?

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

Is CVE-2006-6788 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6788 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-2006-6788 affect?

CVE-2006-6788 affects luckybot. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in LuckyBot 3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter to (1) run.php or (2) ircbot.class.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6788?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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