How severe is CVE-2006-2523?

CVE-2006-2523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2523 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2523?

CVE-2006-2523 primarily affects Smartisoft Phplistpro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2523?

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-2006-2523 published?

CVE-2006-2523 was published on 2006-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2523

CVE-2006-2523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Smartisoft Phplistpro 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Smartisoft Phplistpro
Published: 2006-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in config.php in phpListPro 2.0.1 and earlier, with magic_quotes_gpc disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Language cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2523?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in config.php in phpListPro 2.0.1 and earlier, with magic_quotes_gpc disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Language cookie.
How severe is CVE-2006-2523?: CVE-2006-2523 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2523 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2523?: CVE-2006-2523 primarily affects Smartisoft Phplistpro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2523?: 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-2006-2523 published?: CVE-2006-2523 was published on 2006-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:smartisoft:phplistpro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:smartisoft:phplistpro:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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