CVE-2006-1276

CVE-2006-1276 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Himpfen Consulting Php Simplenews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

admin.php in Himpfen Consulting Company PHP SimpleNEWS 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the admin parameter in a cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1276?
admin.php in Himpfen Consulting Company PHP SimpleNEWS 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the admin parameter in a cookie.
How severe is CVE-2006-1276?
CVE-2006-1276 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-1276 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1276?
CVE-2006-1276 affects Himpfen Consulting Php Simplenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1276?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-1276 published?
CVE-2006-1276 was published on 2006-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)