CVE-2006-6213
CVE-2006-6213 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pegames 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Pegames
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
index.php in PEGames uses the extract function to overwrite critical variables, which allows remote attackers to conduct PHP remote file inclusion attacks via the abs_url parameter, which is later extracted to overwrite a previously uncontrolled value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6213?
- index.php in PEGames uses the extract function to overwrite critical variables, which allows remote attackers to conduct PHP remote file inclusion attacks via the abs_url parameter, which is later extracted to overwrite a previously uncontrolled value.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6213?
- CVE-2006-6213 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6213 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6213?
- CVE-2006-6213 affects Pegames. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6213?
- 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-2006-6213 published?
- CVE-2006-6213 was published on 2006-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-November/001153.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21266
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30517
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2840
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pegames:pegames:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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