How severe is CVE-2006-2557?

CVE-2006-2557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2557?

CVE-2006-2557 affects Florian Amrhein Newsportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2557?

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

When was CVE-2006-2557 published?

CVE-2006-2557 was published on 2006-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2557

CVE-2006-2557 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Florian Amrhein Newsportal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Florian Amrhein Newsportal
Published: 2006-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in extras/poll/poll.php in Florian Amrhein NewsPortal before 0.37, and TR Newsportal (TRanx rebuilded), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the file_newsportal parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2557?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in extras/poll/poll.php in Florian Amrhein NewsPortal before 0.37, and TR Newsportal (TRanx rebuilded), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the file_newsportal parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-2557?: CVE-2006-2557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2557?: CVE-2006-2557 affects Florian Amrhein Newsportal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2557?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2557 published?: CVE-2006-2557 was published on 2006-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:florian_amrhein:newsportal:0.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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