CVE-2006-7026

Aardvark Topsites PHP < 4.2.2 - Remote File Inclusion via CONFIG[path] Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-7026. PoCs published by [Oo].

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Aardvark Topsites PHP 4.2.2 by manipulating the CONFIG[path] parameter to include and execute arbitrary remote code. The PoC demonstrates command execution via a malicious URL parameter.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in sources/join.php in Aardvark Topsites PHP 4.2.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[path] parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-2149.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by [Oo] · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1730

This exploit leverages a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Aardvark Topsites PHP 4.2.2 by manipulating the CONFIG[path] parameter to include and execute arbitrary remote code. The PoC demonstrates command execution via a malicious URL parameter.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Aardvark Topsites PHP 4.2.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server · Attacker-controlled server to host malicious payload
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1730
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26189

Scores

EPSS 0.0425
EPSS Percentile 89.8%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
avatic/aardvark_topsites_php < 4.2.2
Published Feb 23, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026