CVE-2006-4844

What it is

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/claro_init_local.inc.php in Claroline 1.7.7 and earlier, as used in Dokeos and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the extAuthSource[newUser] parameter.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

10.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2006-09-19 01:07 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:29 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 10.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.1 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2006-09-19 01:07 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:29 UTC

Exploit probability

10.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-94 · Code injection

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Claroline ≤ 1.7.7
• Claroline 1.2
• Claroline 1.3
• Claroline 1.4
• Claroline 1.5
• Claroline 1.5.3
• Claroline 1.5.4
• Claroline 1.6

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

Partial

Availability

Partial

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