How severe is CVE-2006-5167?

CVE-2006-5167 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5167 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-2006-5167?

CVE-2006-5167 primarily affects Basilix Basilix Webmail. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5167?

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

When was CVE-2006-5167 published?

CVE-2006-5167 was published on 2006-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5167

CVE-2006-5167 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Basilix Basilix Webmail 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: Basilix Basilix Webmail
Published: 2006-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in BasiliX 1.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) BSX_LIBDIR parameter in scripts in /files/ including (a) abook.php3, (b) compose-attach.php3, (c) compose-menu.php3, (d) compose-new.php3, (e) compose-send.php3, (f) folder-create.php3, (g) folder-delete.php3, (h) folder-empty.php3, (i) folder-rename.php3, (j) folders.php3, (k) mbox-action.php3, (l) mbox-list.php3, (m) message-delete.php3, (n) message-forward.php3, (o) message-header.php3, (p) message-print.php3, (q) message-read.php3, (r) message-reply.php3, (s) message-replyall.php3, (t) message-search.php3, or (u) settings.php3; and the (2) BSX_HTXDIR parameter in (v) files/login.php3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5167?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in BasiliX 1.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) BSX_LIBDIR parameter in scripts in /files/ including (a) abook.php3, (b) compose-attach.php3, (c) compose-menu.php3, (d) compose-new.php3, (e) compose-send.php3, (f) folder-create.php3, (g) folder-delete.php3, (h) folder-empty.php3, (i) folder-rename.php3, (j) folders.php3, (k) mbox-action.php3, (l) mbox-list.php3, (m) message-delete.php3, (n) message-forward.php3, (o) message-header.php3, (p) message-print.php3, (q) message-read.php3, (r) message-reply.php3, (s) message-replyall.php3, (t) message-search.php3, or (u) settings.php3; and the (2) BSX_HTXDIR parameter in (v) files/login.php3.
How severe is CVE-2006-5167?: CVE-2006-5167 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5167 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-2006-5167?: CVE-2006-5167 primarily affects Basilix Basilix Webmail. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5167?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5167 published?: CVE-2006-5167 was published on 2006-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:basilix:basilix_webmail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basilix:basilix_webmail:0.9.7_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basilix:basilix_webmail:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basilix:basilix_webmail:1.02_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:basilix:basilix_webmail:1.03_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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