How severe is CVE-2006-3850?

CVE-2006-3850 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-3850 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-2006-3850?

CVE-2006-3850 affects Lussumo Vanilla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3850?

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

When was CVE-2006-3850 published?

CVE-2006-3850 was published on 2006-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3850

CVE-2006-3850 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Lussumo Vanilla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Lussumo Vanilla
Published: 2006-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in upgrader.php in Vanilla CMS 1.0.1 and earlier, when /conf/old_settings.php exists, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the RootDirectory parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party who states that the RootDirectory parameter is initialized before being used, for version 1.0. CVE analysis concurs with the dispute, but it is unclear whether older versions are affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3850?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in upgrader.php in Vanilla CMS 1.0.1 and earlier, when /conf/old_settings.php exists, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the RootDirectory parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party who states that the RootDirectory parameter is initialized before being used, for version 1.0. CVE analysis concurs with the dispute, but it is unclear whether older versions are affected
How severe is CVE-2006-3850?: CVE-2006-3850 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3850 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-2006-3850?: CVE-2006-3850 affects Lussumo Vanilla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3850?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3850 published?: CVE-2006-3850 was published on 2006-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lussumo:vanilla:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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