How severe is CVE-2006-6883?

CVE-2006-6883 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6883 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6883?

CVE-2006-6883 affects Phpirc Bot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6883?

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-2006-6883 published?

CVE-2006-6883 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6883

CVE-2006-6883 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpirc Bot 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: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpirc Bot
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in php4you.php in PHPIrc_bot 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE, since the dir variable is declared before being used

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6883?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in php4you.php in PHPIrc_bot 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE, since the dir variable is declared before being used
How severe is CVE-2006-6883?: CVE-2006-6883 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6883 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6883?: CVE-2006-6883 affects Phpirc Bot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6883?: 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-2006-6883 published?: CVE-2006-6883 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpirc_bot:phpirc_bot:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*