How severe is CVE-2006-4285?

CVE-2006-4285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4285 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-2006-4285?

CVE-2006-4285 primarily affects Fscripts Fantastic News. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4285?

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-2006-4285 published?

CVE-2006-4285 was published on 2006-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4285

CVE-2006-4285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fscripts Fantastic News 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Fscripts Fantastic News
Published: 2006-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in news.php in Fantastic News 2.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[script_path] parameter. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.1.5 is also affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4285?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in news.php in Fantastic News 2.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[script_path] parameter. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.1.5 is also affected.
How severe is CVE-2006-4285?: CVE-2006-4285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4285 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-2006-4285?: CVE-2006-4285 primarily affects Fscripts Fantastic News. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4285?: 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-2006-4285 published?: CVE-2006-4285 was published on 2006-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:fscripts:fantastic_news:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fscripts:fantastic_news:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fscripts:fantastic_news:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fscripts:fantastic_news:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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