CVE-2006-5473

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Description.php in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the lib_dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE as of 20061023, since there is no Description.php file included in the product, and the existing "Description" file contains documentation, not functioning code

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.58%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1763	third party advisory
http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-October/001094.html	mailing list
http://attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-October/001090.html	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449355/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5473?: CVE-2006-5473 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5473?: To fix CVE-2006-5473, 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-2006-5473 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-5473 is being actively exploited. 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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