CVE-2006-6042

CVE-2006-6042 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpwebthings with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in core/editor.php in phpWebThings 1.5.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the editor_insert_bottom parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6042?
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in core/editor.php in phpWebThings 1.5.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the editor_insert_bottom parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-6042?
CVE-2006-6042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6042 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6042?
CVE-2006-6042 affects Phpwebthings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6042?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6042 published?
CVE-2006-6042 was published on 2006-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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