CVE-2006-2685Basic Analysis And Security Engine Code Injection
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) 1.2.4 and earlier, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the BASE_path parameter to (1) base_qry_common.php, (2) base_stat_common.php,…
Published May 31, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2006-2685 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.0 v2) affecting Basic Analysis And Security Engine (Kevin Johnson).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
4.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
49%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
52/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryADV-2006-1996
- patch18298
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) 1.2.4 and earlier, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the BASE_path parameter to (1) base_qry_common.php, (2) base_stat_common.php, and (3) includes/base_include.inc.php.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Analysis And Security EngineKevin Johnson | 1.2.0, 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.4 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 31, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryADV-2006-1996
- patch18298
- exploit20300
- exploitMSF base_qry_common.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16897
FAQ
Common Questions.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) 1.2.4 and earlier, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the BASE_path parameter to (1) base_qry_common.php, (2) base_stat_common.php, and (3) includes/base_include.inc.php.
Affected: Basic Analysis And Security Engine (Kevin Johnson) versions 1.2.0, 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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