CVE-2006-4285

Fantastic News <= 2.1.5 - Remote Code Execution via CONFIG[script_path] Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-4285. PoCs published by SHiKaA.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in Fantastic News <= v2.1.3 due to improper input validation in the 'CONFIG[script_path]' parameter in news.php. An attacker can include a remote shell by manipulating the parameter to point to a malicious URL.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in news.php in Fantastic News 2.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[script_path] parameter. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.1.5 is also affected.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by SHiKaA · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2221

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in Fantastic News <= v2.1.3 due to improper input validation in the 'CONFIG[script_path]' parameter in news.php. An attacker can include a remote shell by manipulating the parameter to point to a malicious URL.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Fantastic News v2.1.2 & v2.1.3
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target application must be running Fantastic News v2.1.2 or v2.1.3 · Remote file inclusion must be allowed by the server configuration
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Exploit, Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19613
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3336
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2221
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/21571
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28469
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457680/100/0/threaded
Patch x_refsource_misc
http://fscripts.com/index.php

Scores

EPSS 0.0313
EPSS Percentile 86.2%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (4)
fscripts/fantastic_news 2.1.1
fscripts/fantastic_news 2.1.2
fscripts/fantastic_news 2.1.3
fscripts/fantastic_news 2.1.5
Published Aug 22, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026