How severe is CVE-2006-2521?

CVE-2006-2521 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2521 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2521?

CVE-2006-2521 primarily affects Accomplishtechnology Phpmydirectory. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2521?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-2521 published?

CVE-2006-2521 was published on 2006-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2521

CVE-2006-2521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Accomplishtechnology Phpmydirectory with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Accomplishtechnology Phpmydirectory
Published: 2006-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in cron.php in phpMyDirectory 10.4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ROOT_PATH parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2521?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in cron.php in phpMyDirectory 10.4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ROOT_PATH parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-2521?: CVE-2006-2521 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2521 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2521?: CVE-2006-2521 primarily affects Accomplishtechnology Phpmydirectory. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2521?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2521 published?: CVE-2006-2521 was published on 2006-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (34)

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cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.2.0:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.3.0:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:accomplishtechnology:phpmydirectory:10.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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