How severe is CVE-2006-2487?

CVE-2006-2487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2487?

CVE-2006-2487 affects Scoznet Scoznews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2487?

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-2006-2487 published?

CVE-2006-2487 was published on 2006-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2487

CVE-2006-2487 is a high-severity vulnerability in Scoznet Scoznews 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Scoznet Scoznews
Published: 2006-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ScozNews 1.2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[main_path] parameter in (1) functions.php, (2) template.php, (3) news.php, (4) help.php, (5) mail.php, (6) Admin/admin_cats.php, (8) Admin/admin_edit.php, (9) Admin/admin_import.php, and (10) Admin/admin_templates.php. NOTE: this might be resultant from a variable overwrite issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2487?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ScozNews 1.2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[main_path] parameter in (1) functions.php, (2) template.php, (3) news.php, (4) help.php, (5) mail.php, (6) Admin/admin_cats.php, (8) Admin/admin_edit.php, (9) Admin/admin_import.php, and (10) Admin/admin_templates.php. NOTE: this might be resultant from a variable overwrite issue.
How severe is CVE-2006-2487?: CVE-2006-2487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2487?: CVE-2006-2487 affects Scoznet Scoznews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2487?: 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-2006-2487 published?: CVE-2006-2487 was published on 2006-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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