How severe is CVE-2006-1784?

CVE-2006-1784 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1784 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1784?

CVE-2006-1784 primarily affects Sphider. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1784?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-1784 published?

CVE-2006-1784 was published on 2006-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1784

CVE-2006-1784 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sphider with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sphider
Published: 2006-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/configset.php in Sphider 1.3 and earlier, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the settings_dir parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1784?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/configset.php in Sphider 1.3 and earlier, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the settings_dir parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-1784?: CVE-2006-1784 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1784 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1784?: CVE-2006-1784 primarily affects Sphider. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1784?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1784 published?: CVE-2006-1784 was published on 2006-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sphider:sphider:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sphider:sphider:1.3_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sphider:sphider:1.3_rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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