CVE-2006-0636

CVE-2006-0636 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eyeos Project Eyeos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

desktop.php in eyeOS 0.8.9 and earlier tests for the existence of the _SESSION variable before calling the session_start function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code and possibly conduct other attacks by modifying critical assumed-immutable variables, as demonstrated using PHP code in the _SESSION[apps][eyeOptions.eyeapp][wrapup] variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0636?
desktop.php in eyeOS 0.8.9 and earlier tests for the existence of the _SESSION variable before calling the session_start function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code and possibly conduct other attacks by modifying critical assumed-immutable variables, as demonstrated using PHP code in the _SESSION[apps][eyeOptions.eyeapp][wrapup] variable.
How severe is CVE-2006-0636?
CVE-2006-0636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0636 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0636?
CVE-2006-0636 primarily affects Eyeos Project Eyeos. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0636?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0636 published?
CVE-2006-0636 was published on 2006-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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