CVE-2006-6966: phpGraphy before 0.9.13a does not properly unset variables when the input data includes a numeric parameter wi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6966?

phpgraphy: upgrade to newer than 0.9.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6966 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6966 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-2006-6966 affect?

CVE-2006-6966 affects phpgraphy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). phpGraphy before 0.9.13a does not properly unset variables when the input data includes a numeric parameter with a value matching an alphanumeric parameter's hash value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploadi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-6966?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6966 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpgraphy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

phpGraphy before 0.9.13a does not properly unset variables when the input data includes a numeric parameter with a value matching an alphanumeric parameter's hash value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a config.php file via the pictures[] parameter to index.php. NOTE: it could be argued that this vulnerability is due to a bug in the unset PHP command (CVE-2006-3017) and the proper fix should be in PHP; if

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	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpgraphy

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-04 00:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpgraphy phpgraphy UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.13 · 0.9 · 0.9.1 · 0.9.2 · 0.9.3 · 0.9.4 · 0.9.5 · 0.9.6

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpgraphy

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: phpGraphy 0.9.12 - Privilege Escalation / Commands Execution

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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-2006-6966?

phpgraphy: upgrade to newer than 0.9.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6966 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6966 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-2006-6966 affect?

CVE-2006-6966 affects phpgraphy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). phpGraphy before 0.9.13a does not properly unset variables when the input data includes a numeric parameter with a value matching an alphanumeric parameter's hash value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploadi

How urgent is CVE-2006-6966?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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