How severe is CVE-2006-3955?

CVE-2006-3955 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3955?

CVE-2006-3955 affects Minibb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3955?

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-2006-3955 published?

CVE-2006-3955 was published on 2006-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3955

CVE-2006-3955 is a high-severity vulnerability in Minibb 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: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Minibb
Published: 2006-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in MiniBB Forum 1.5a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolute_path parameter to (1) news.php, (2) search.php, or (3) whosOnline.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3955?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in MiniBB Forum 1.5a allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolute_path parameter to (1) news.php, (2) search.php, or (3) whosOnline.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-3955?: CVE-2006-3955 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3955?: CVE-2006-3955 affects Minibb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3955?: 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-2006-3955 published?: CVE-2006-3955 was published on 2006-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:minibb:minibb:1.5a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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