How severe is CVE-2006-5094?

CVE-2006-5094 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5094 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-2006-5094?

CVE-2006-5094 affects Phpbb Xs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5094?

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

When was CVE-2006-5094 published?

CVE-2006-5094 was published on 2006-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5094

CVE-2006-5094 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Xs 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% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb Xs
Published: 2006-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_kb.php in the phpBB XS 2 (Spain version) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-4780 or CVE-2006-4893.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5094?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_kb.php in the phpBB XS 2 (Spain version) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-4780 or CVE-2006-4893.
How severe is CVE-2006-5094?: CVE-2006-5094 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5094 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-2006-5094?: CVE-2006-5094 affects Phpbb Xs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5094?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5094 published?: CVE-2006-5094 was published on 2006-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_xs:phpbb_xs:2:*:spain_version:*:*:*:*:*

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