CVE-2006-3966
CVE-2006-3966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Carlos Sanchez Valle Mynewsgroups 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Carlos Sanchez Valle Mynewsgroups
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in /lib/tree/layersmenu.inc.php in the PHP Layers Menu 2.3.5 package for MyNewsGroups :) 0.6b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the myng_root parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-3966?
- PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in /lib/tree/layersmenu.inc.php in the PHP Layers Menu 2.3.5 package for MyNewsGroups :) 0.6b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the myng_root parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2006-3966?
- CVE-2006-3966 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-3966 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-2006-3966?
- CVE-2006-3966 primarily affects Carlos Sanchez Valle Mynewsgroups. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-3966?
- 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-2006-3966 published?
- CVE-2006-3966 was published on 2006-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21263
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1316
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016613
- http://www.bb-pcsecurity.de/sicherheit_266.htm
- http://www.osvdb.org/27666
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441734/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19258
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3073
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28091
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2096
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:carlos_sanchez_valle:mynewsgroups:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:php_layers_menu:php_layers_menu:2.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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