Is CVE-2006-7173 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2006-7173, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2006-7173 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2006-7173 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-7173?

CVE-2006-7173 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2006-7173

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 20, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Direct static code injection vulnerability in admin.php in PHP-Stats 0.1.9.1b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted option_new[report_w_day] parameter in a preferenze action, which can be later accessed via option/php-stats-options.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-7173 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-7173. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.