CVE-2006-6462

CM68 News 12.02.06 - Remote Code Execution via addpath Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-6462. PoCs published by Paul Bakoyiannis.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates a file inclusion vulnerability in cm68news via the 'addpath' parameter in /engine/oldnews.inc.php. By manipulating the parameter, an attacker can include remote files, leading to potential remote code execution.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in engine/oldnews.inc.php in CM68 News 12.02.06 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the addpath parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Paul Bakoyiannis · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2897

The exploit demonstrates a file inclusion vulnerability in cm68news via the 'addpath' parameter in /engine/oldnews.inc.php. By manipulating the parameter, an attacker can include remote files, leading to potential remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: cm68news
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable endpoint · Remote file hosting for malicious payload
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21499
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4911
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30785
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://cm68.de/?cm68news_download
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2897
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/23326

Scores

EPSS 0.1169
EPSS Percentile 93.8%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
cm68_news/cm68_news 12.02.06
Published Dec 11, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026