How severe is CVE-2006-3998?

CVE-2006-3998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3998?

CVE-2006-3998 primarily affects Wowroster. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3998?

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-2006-3998 published?

CVE-2006-3998 was published on 2006-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3998

CVE-2006-3998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wowroster 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wowroster
Published: 2006-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in conf.php in WoWRoster (aka World of Warcraft Roster) 1.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the subdir parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3998?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in conf.php in WoWRoster (aka World of Warcraft Roster) 1.5.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the subdir parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-3998?: CVE-2006-3998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3998?: CVE-2006-3998 primarily affects Wowroster. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3998?: 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-2006-3998 published?: CVE-2006-3998 was published on 2006-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wowroster:wowroster:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wowroster:wowroster:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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