How severe is CVE-2006-4678?

CVE-2006-4678 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4678?

CVE-2006-4678 affects Comscripts News Evolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4678?

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-2006-4678 published?

CVE-2006-4678 was published on 2006-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4678

CVE-2006-4678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Comscripts News Evolution 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Comscripts News Evolution
Published: 2006-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in News Evolution 3.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the _NE[AbsPath] parameter in (1) install.php and (2) migrateNE2toNE3.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4678?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in News Evolution 3.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the _NE[AbsPath] parameter in (1) install.php and (2) migrateNE2toNE3.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-4678?: CVE-2006-4678 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4678?: CVE-2006-4678 affects Comscripts News Evolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4678?: 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-2006-4678 published?: CVE-2006-4678 was published on 2006-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:comscripts:news_evolution:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*