How severe is CVE-2006-7081?

CVE-2006-7081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-7081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-7081?

CVE-2006-7081 affects Phpnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7081?

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-2006-7081 published?

CVE-2006-7081 was published on 2007-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-7081

CVE-2006-7081 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpnews 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% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpnews
Published: 2007-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in PhpNews 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the Include parameter to (1) Include/lib.inc.php3 and (2) Include/variables.php3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7081?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in PhpNews 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the Include parameter to (1) Include/lib.inc.php3 and (2) Include/variables.php3.
How severe is CVE-2006-7081?: CVE-2006-7081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-7081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7081?: CVE-2006-7081 affects Phpnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7081?: 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-2006-7081 published?: CVE-2006-7081 was published on 2007-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpnews:phpnews:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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