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7.5

Flipper Poll can run remote code via poll.php

CVE-2006-3683 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The poll.php page in Flipper Poll version 1.1 and earlier lets an attacker supply a crafted URL that makes the server execute their own PHP code. This could let a malicious user take control of the web server or steal data. Update to a newer version or apply a patch that validates the root_path input.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
flipper_poll flipper_poll <= 1.1
cpe:2.3:a:flipper_poll:flipper_poll:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in poll.php in Flipper Poll 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in poll.php in Flipper Poll 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published21 Jul 2006
Updated25 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-3683 · NVD
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