CVE-2006-3988

CVE-2006-3988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Knusperleicht Newsreporter 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

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Knusperleicht newsReporter 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the news_include_path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3988?
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Knusperleicht newsReporter 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the news_include_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-3988?
CVE-2006-3988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3988 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3988?
CVE-2006-3988 primarily affects Knusperleicht Newsreporter. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3988?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3988 published?
CVE-2006-3988 was published on 2006-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)