CVE-2006-6850: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include.php in the Roster Module (character_roster) in Shadowed Por

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6850 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting shadowed portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include.php in the Roster Module (character_roster) in Shadowed Portal 5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mod_root 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	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shadowed works

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shadowed works shadowed portal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shadowed-portal || rpm -q shadowed-portal || shadowed-portal --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison shadowed-portal sudo apt install shadowed-portal=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.7> sudo apt-mark hold shadowed-portal

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

dnf --showduplicates list shadowed-portal sudo dnf downgrade shadowed-portal-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.7> sudo dnf versionlock add shadowed-portal

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: Shadowed Portal Module Character Roster - 'mod_root' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6850?

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

Is CVE-2006-6850 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6850 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-2006-6850 affect?

CVE-2006-6850 affects shadowed portal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include.php in the Roster Module (character_roster) in Shadowed Portal 5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mod_root parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6850?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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