CVE-2006-0475

CVE-2006-0475 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Theworldsend.net Php-ping with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

PHP-Ping 1.3 does not properly validate ping counts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ping flood) via a negative count parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0475?
PHP-Ping 1.3 does not properly validate ping counts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ping flood) via a negative count parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-0475?
CVE-2006-0475 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0475 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0475?
CVE-2006-0475 affects Theworldsend.net Php-ping. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0475?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0475 published?
CVE-2006-0475 was published on 2006-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)