CVE-2006-4844

CVE-2006-4844 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Claroline with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-94
• Affected product: Claroline
• Published: 2006-09-19
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/claro_init_local.inc.php in Claroline 1.7.7 and earlier, as used in Dokeos and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the extAuthSource[newUser] parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4844?

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/claro_init_local.inc.php in Claroline 1.7.7 and earlier, as used in Dokeos and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the extAuthSource[newUser] parameter.

How severe is CVE-2006-4844?

CVE-2006-4844 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4844?

CVE-2006-4844 primarily affects Claroline. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4844?

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

When was CVE-2006-4844 published?

CVE-2006-4844 was published on 2006-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/21931
• http://secunia.com/advisories/21948
• http://www.claroline.net/wiki/index.php/Changelog_1.7.x#Modification_between_claroline_1.7.7_and_1.7.8
• http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00112-09142006
• http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00112-09142006&
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20056
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3638
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3639
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28943

Affected products (26)

• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.6_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.6_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:claroline:claroline:1.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dokeos:open_source_learning_and_knowledge_management_tool:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dokeos:open_source_learning_and_knowledge_management_tool:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dokeos:open_source_learning_and_knowledge_management_tool:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dokeos:open_source_learning_and_knowledge_management_tool:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dokeos:open_source_learning_and_knowledge_management_tool:1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dokeos:open_source_learning_and_knowledge_management_tool:1.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dokeos:open_source_learning_and_knowledge_management_tool:1.6.4_p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dokeos:open_source_learning_and_knowledge_management_tool:1.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dokeos:open_source_learning_and_knowledge_management_tool:1.6_rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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