How severe is CVE-2006-3553?

CVE-2006-3553 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-3553 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3553?

CVE-2006-3553 affects Planet Concept Planetnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3553?

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-2006-3553 published?

CVE-2006-3553 was published on 2006-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3553

CVE-2006-3553 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Planet Concept Planetnews 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Planet Concept Planetnews
Published: 2006-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PlaNet Concept planetNews allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via a direct request to news/admin/planetnews.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3553?: PlaNet Concept planetNews allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via a direct request to news/admin/planetnews.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-3553?: CVE-2006-3553 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-3553 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3553?: CVE-2006-3553 affects Planet Concept Planetnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3553?: 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-2006-3553 published?: CVE-2006-3553 was published on 2006-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:planet_concept:planetnews:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*