How severe is CVE-2006-2149?

CVE-2006-2149 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2149?

CVE-2006-2149 affects Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2149?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-2149 published?

CVE-2006-2149 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2149

CVE-2006-2149 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php
Published: 2006-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sources/lostpw.php in Aardvark Topsites PHP 4.2.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the CONFIG[path] parameter, as demonstrated by including a GIF that contains PHP code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2149?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sources/lostpw.php in Aardvark Topsites PHP 4.2.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the CONFIG[path] parameter, as demonstrated by including a GIF that contains PHP code.
How severe is CVE-2006-2149?: CVE-2006-2149 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2149?: CVE-2006-2149 affects Avatic Aardvark Topsites Php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2149?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2149 published?: CVE-2006-2149 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:avatic:aardvark_topsites_php:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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