CVE-2006-5078

CVE-2006-5078 is a high-severity vulnerability in Polaring 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

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in view/general.php in Kristian Niemi Polaring 00.04.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the _SESSION[dirMain] parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5078?
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in view/general.php in Kristian Niemi Polaring 00.04.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the _SESSION[dirMain] parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5078?
CVE-2006-5078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5078 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-2006-5078?
CVE-2006-5078 affects Polaring. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5078?
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-2006-5078 published?
CVE-2006-5078 was published on 2006-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)