CVE-2006-6550

Public Exploit

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in common.php in Phorum 3.2.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the db_file parameter. NOTE: CVE disputes this vulnerability because db_file is defined before use

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.46% Top 25%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2894	exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30741	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6550?: CVE-2006-6550 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6550?: To fix CVE-2006-6550, 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-2006-6550 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-6550 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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