CVE-2006-4285

Name: CVE-2006-4285
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-22T17:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4285 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.13%

86.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fscripts	Fantastic News	2.1.1
Fscripts	Fantastic News	2.1.2
Fscripts	Fantastic News	2.1.3
Fscripts	Fantastic News	2.1.5

References

http://fscripts.com/index.phpPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/21571Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457680/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19613Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3336Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28469
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2221
http://fscripts.com/index.phpPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/21571Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457680/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19613Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3336Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28469
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2221

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4285?

How severe is CVE-2006-4285?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4285 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4285?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST