How severe is CVE-2006-5077?

CVE-2006-5077 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5077 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5077?

CVE-2006-5077 primarily affects Minerva. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5077?

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

When was CVE-2006-5077 published?

CVE-2006-5077 was published on 2006-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5077

CVE-2006-5077 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Minerva 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: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Minerva
Published: 2006-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/admin_topic_action_logging.php in Chris Smith Minerva Build 238 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5077?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/admin_topic_action_logging.php in Chris Smith Minerva Build 238 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5077?: CVE-2006-5077 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5077 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5077?: CVE-2006-5077 primarily affects Minerva. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5077?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5077 published?: CVE-2006-5077 was published on 2006-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:minerva:minerva:2.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:minerva:minerva:2.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:minerva:minerva:2.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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