CVE-2006-4666
CVE-2006-4666 is a high-severity vulnerability in Stefan Ernst Newsscript 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: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Stefan Ernst Newsscript
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5 beta allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) ide parameter in (a) article.php; or the (2) pwfile parameter in (b) delete.php, (c) modify.php, (d) admin.php, or (e) modify_go.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4666?
- Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5 beta allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) ide parameter in (a) article.php; or the (2) pwfile parameter in (b) delete.php, (c) modify.php, (d) admin.php, or (e) modify_go.php.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4666?
- CVE-2006-4666 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4666 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4666?
- CVE-2006-4666 affects Stefan Ernst Newsscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4666?
- 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-2006-4666 published?
- CVE-2006-4666 was published on 2006-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21826
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1533
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016813
- http://www.osvdb.org/28813
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445523/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19886
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3558
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28813
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28892
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ernst:newsscript:0.5:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
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