How severe is CVE-2006-0940?

CVE-2006-0940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-0940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0940?

CVE-2006-0940 affects Cynical Games Shoutlive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0940?

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-2006-0940 published?

CVE-2006-0940 was published on 2006-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0940

CVE-2006-0940 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cynical Games Shoutlive 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cynical Games Shoutlive
Published: 2006-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple direct static code injection vulnerabilities in savesettings.php in ShoutLIVE 1.1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via variables that are written to settings.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0940?: Multiple direct static code injection vulnerabilities in savesettings.php in ShoutLIVE 1.1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via variables that are written to settings.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-0940?: CVE-2006-0940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0940?: CVE-2006-0940 affects Cynical Games Shoutlive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0940?: 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-2006-0940 published?: CVE-2006-0940 was published on 2006-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cynical_games:shoutlive:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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