PatchTheCVECVE-2006-7086: The (1) dlback.php and (2) dlback.cgi scripts in Hot Links allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive informat
CVE-2006-7086 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting hot links. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The (1) dlback.php and (2) dlback.cgi scripts in Hot Links allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and download the database via a direct request with a modified dl parameter.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.5% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-200 |
| Published | 2007-03-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: Hot Links - Perl PHP Information Disclosure
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-2006-7086?
hot links: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-7086 being exploited?
CVE-2006-7086 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-2006-7086 affect?
CVE-2006-7086 affects hot links. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The (1) dlback.php and (2) dlback.cgi scripts in Hot Links allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and download the database via a direct request with a modified dl parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2006-7086?
Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference