CVE-2006-5209

Public Exploit

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/admin_topic_action_logging.php in Admin Topic Action Logging Mod 0.95 and earlier, as used in phpBB 2.0 up to 2.0.21, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.46% Top 25%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29345	vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2475/	exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5209?: CVE-2006-5209 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5209?: To fix CVE-2006-5209, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-5209 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-5209 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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