CVE-2006-7052: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in DotWidget For Articles (dotwidgeta) 0.2 allow remote att

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-7052 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting dotwidget for articles. 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 DotWidget For Articles (dotwidgeta) 0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the (1) file_path parameter to (a) index.php, (b) showcatpicks.php, and (c) showarticle.php; and the (2) admin_header_file and (3) admin_footer_file parameters to (d) admin/authors.php, (e) admin/index.php, (f) admin/categories.php, (g) admin/editconfig.php, and (h) admin/articles.php.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: keith reichley

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-24 00:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

keith reichley dotwidget for articles DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dotwidget-for-articles || rpm -q dotwidget-for-articles || dotwidget-for-articles --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dotwidget-for-articles sudo apt install dotwidget-for-articles=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2> sudo apt-mark hold dotwidget-for-articles

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

dnf --showduplicates list dotwidget-for-articles sudo dnf downgrade dotwidget-for-articles-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add dotwidget-for-articles

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: dotWidget for articles 2.0 - '/admin/articles.php' Multiple Remote File Inclusions
Exploit-DB: dotWidget for articles 2.0 - '/admin/authors.php' Multiple Remote File Inclusions
Exploit-DB: dotWidget for articles 2.0 - '/admin/categories.php' Multiple Remote File Inclusions
Exploit-DB: dotWidget for articles 2.0 - '/admin/editconfig.php' Multiple Remote File Inclusions
Exploit-DB: dotWidget for articles 2.0 - '/admin/index.php' Multiple Remote File Inclusions
Exploit-DB: dotWidget for articles 2.0 - 'showarticle.php?file_path' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: dotWidget for articles 2.0 - 'showcatpicks.php?file_path' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-7052?

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

Is CVE-2006-7052 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7052 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-2006-7052 affect?

CVE-2006-7052 affects dotwidget for articles. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in DotWidget For Articles (dotwidgeta) 0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the (1) file_path parameter to (a) index.php, (b) showcatpicks.php, and (c) showarti

How urgent is CVE-2006-7052?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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