CVE-2006-6581: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in tests/debug_test.php in Vernet Loic PHP_Debug 1.1.0 allows remot...

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This is an old PHP_Debug 1.1.0 issue where a publicly reachable test debug script could be made to load PHP code from an attacker-controlled URL. If present on a web server, it could lead to full application or server compromise. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or a confirmed vendor patch. Exposure is most likely in legacy PHP applications that bundled PHP_Debug 1.1.0 and left tests/debug_test.php under the public web root. Systems without that file, without PHP_Debug 1.1.0, or with test directories blocked from web access are less likely exposed. Prioritize any internet-facing legacy PHP application where PHP_Debug 1.1.0 test files may still be deployed. The vulnerability is old, but the potential business impact is severe if exposed. If inventory is uncertain, treat discovery and removal of public test files as a near-term hygiene action. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or maintainer guidance for any available fixed release.; Remove PHP_Debug test files from public web roots.; Block web access to tests/debug_test.php if removal is not immediately possible..

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Jun 29, 2026, 08:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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