CVE-2006-7069: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in smarty_config.php in Socketwiz Bookmarks 2.0 and earlier allows rem

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-7069?

bookmarks: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-7069 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7069 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-2006-7069 affect?

CVE-2006-7069 affects bookmarks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in smarty_config.php in Socketwiz Bookmarks 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the root_dir parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-7069?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-7069 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bookmarks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in smarty_config.php in Socketwiz Bookmarks 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the root_dir 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	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: socketwiz

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-02 21:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

socketwiz bookmarks UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bookmarks

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: Socketwiz BookMarks 2.0 - 'root_dir' Remote File Inclusion

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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-2006-7069?

bookmarks: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-7069 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7069 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-2006-7069 affect?

CVE-2006-7069 affects bookmarks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in smarty_config.php in Socketwiz Bookmarks 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the root_dir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-7069?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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