CVE-2006-0164

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

phgstats.inc.php in phgstats before 0.5.1, if register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the PHGDIR variable.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 92.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 11, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/18346
cve@mitrehttp://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=384232
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/22302
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17469
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0123
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24062
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/18346
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=384232
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/22302
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17469
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0123
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24062

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-3454✓ verified
First seen Mar 11, 2007
PostNuke Module phgstats 0.5 - 'phgdir' Remote File Inclusion
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-0164?

CVE-2006-0164 is a none vulnerability published on January 11, 2006. phgstats.inc.php in phgstats before 0.5.1, if register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the PHGDIR variable.

When was CVE-2006-0164 disclosed?

CVE-2006-0164 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 11, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-0164 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-0164 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 92.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-0164?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-0164, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-0164

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