CVE-2006-5562

Public Exploit

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/database.php in SourceForge (aka alexandria) 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the sys_dbtype parameter.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.54% Top 20%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29751	vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2623	exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20692	vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5562?: CVE-2006-5562 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5562?: To fix CVE-2006-5562, 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-2006-5562 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-5562 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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