CVE-2006-4190

PHP-Nuke AutoHTML Module - Directory Traversal via Name Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-4190. PoCs published by MosT3mR.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a local file inclusion vulnerability in PHP-Nuke AutoHTML Module by manipulating the 'name' parameter to include arbitrary local files. The PoC shows how an attacker can read sensitive files like '/etc/passwd' by traversing directories.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in autohtml.php in the AutoHTML module for PHP-Nuke allows local users to include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter for a modload operation.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by MosT3mR · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28388

This exploit demonstrates a local file inclusion vulnerability in PHP-Nuke AutoHTML Module by manipulating the 'name' parameter to include arbitrary local files. The PoC shows how an attacker can read sensitive files like '/etc/passwd' by traversing directories.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHP-Nuke AutoHTML Module
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable PHP-Nuke AutoHTML Module endpoint
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28388
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1398
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://www.lezr.com/vb/showthread.php?p=104324
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19525
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443289/100/0/threaded

Scores

EPSS 0.0082
EPSS Percentile 53.0%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
php-nuke/autohtml_module 2.0
Published Aug 17, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026