How severe is CVE-2006-6801?

CVE-2006-6801 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6801 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6801?

CVE-2006-6801 affects Sh-news. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6801?

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

When was CVE-2006-6801 published?

CVE-2006-6801 was published on 2006-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6801

CVE-2006-6801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sh-news 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sh-news
Published: 2006-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in misc.php in SH-News 0.93, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the news_cfg[path] parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6801?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in misc.php in SH-News 0.93, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the news_cfg[path] parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-6801?: CVE-2006-6801 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6801 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6801?: CVE-2006-6801 affects Sh-news. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6801?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6801 published?: CVE-2006-6801 was published on 2006-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sh-news:sh-news:0.93:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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