CVE-2006-5097

CVE-2006-5097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Net2ftp 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 index.php in net2ftp, possibly 0.1 through 0.62, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the application_rootdir parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party researcher, CVE, and the vendor. The vendor says "the variable is set in settings.inc.php, so this is not a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5097?
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in net2ftp, possibly 0.1 through 0.62, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the application_rootdir parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party researcher, CVE, and the vendor. The vendor says "the variable is set in settings.inc.php, so this is not a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2006-5097?
CVE-2006-5097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5097 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5097?
CVE-2006-5097 affects Net2ftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5097?
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-2006-5097 published?
CVE-2006-5097 was published on 2006-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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