How severe is CVE-2006-5222?

CVE-2006-5222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5222 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-2006-5222?

CVE-2006-5222 affects Dimension Of Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5222?

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-2006-5222 published?

CVE-2006-5222 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5222

CVE-2006-5222 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dimension Of Phpbb 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dimension Of Phpbb
Published: 2006-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Dimension of phpBB 0.2.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter in (1) includes/themen_portal_mitte.php or (2) includes/logger_engine.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5222?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Dimension of phpBB 0.2.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter in (1) includes/themen_portal_mitte.php or (2) includes/logger_engine.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-5222?: CVE-2006-5222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5222 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-2006-5222?: CVE-2006-5222 affects Dimension Of Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5222?: 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-2006-5222 published?: CVE-2006-5222 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dimension_of_phpbb:dimension_of_phpbb:0.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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