CVE-2006-4191

CVE-2006-4191 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xmb Software Extreme Message Board 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in memcp.php in XMB (Extreme Message Board) 1.9.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the langfilenew parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by header.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4191?
Directory traversal vulnerability in memcp.php in XMB (Extreme Message Board) 1.9.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the langfilenew parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by header.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-4191?
CVE-2006-4191 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4191 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4191?
CVE-2006-4191 affects Xmb Software Extreme Message Board. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4191?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4191 published?
CVE-2006-4191 was published on 2006-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)