How severe is CVE-2006-4198?

CVE-2006-4198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4198?

CVE-2006-4198 primarily affects Wheatblog. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4198?

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

When was CVE-2006-4198 published?

CVE-2006-4198 was published on 2006-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4198

CVE-2006-4198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wheatblog 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: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wheatblog
Published: 2006-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/session.php in Wheatblog (wB) 1.1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the wb_class_dir parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4198?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/session.php in Wheatblog (wB) 1.1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the wb_class_dir parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-4198?: CVE-2006-4198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4198?: CVE-2006-4198 primarily affects Wheatblog. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4198 published?: CVE-2006-4198 was published on 2006-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wheatblog:wheatblog:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wheatblog:wheatblog:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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