CVE-2006-7132: Directory traversal vulnerability in pmd-config.php in PHPMyDesk 1.0beta allows remote attackers to include ar

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-7132 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting phpmydesk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in pmd-config.php in PHPMyDesk 1.0beta allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via the pmdlang parameter to viewticket.php.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cynux softwares

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-06 01:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cynux softwares phpmydesk DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0_beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0_beta

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0_beta (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpmydesk sudo apt install phpmydesk=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_beta> sudo apt-mark hold phpmydesk

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpmydesk sudo dnf downgrade phpmydesk-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_beta> sudo dnf versionlock add phpmydesk

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: PHPMyDesk 1.0 Beta - 'viewticket.php' Local 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-2006-7132?

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

Is CVE-2006-7132 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7132 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-2006-7132 affect?

CVE-2006-7132 affects phpmydesk. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in pmd-config.php in PHPMyDesk 1.0beta allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via the pmdlang parameter to viewticket.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-7132?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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