CVE-2006-4602Tikiwiki Cms\/groupware Vulnerability
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in jhot.php in TikiWiki 1.9.4 Sirius and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a filepath parameter that contains a filename with a .php extension, which is uploaded to the img/wiki/ directory.
Published Sep 6, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-4602 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Tikiwiki Cms\/groupware.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
44%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
58/100
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
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory21733
- advisory22100
- advisoryADV-2006-3450
Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in jhot.php in TikiWiki 1.9.4 Sirius and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a filepath parameter that contains a filename with a .php extension, which is uploaded to the img/wiki/ directory.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tikiwiki Cms\/groupwareTiki | 1.9.4 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 6, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisory21733
- advisory22100
- advisoryADV-2006-3450
- exploitMSF tikiwiki_jhot_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16885
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in jhot.php in TikiWiki 1.9.4 Sirius and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a filepath parameter that contains a filename with a .php extension, which is uploaded to the img/wiki/ directory.
Affected: Tikiwiki Cms\/groupware versions 1.9.4. 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: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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