How severe is CVE-2006-5226?

CVE-2006-5226 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5226 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-2006-5226?

CVE-2006-5226 affects Freenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5226?

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-2006-5226 published?

CVE-2006-5226 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5226

CVE-2006-5226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freenews 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: Freenews
Published: 2006-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in moteur/moteur.php in Prologin.fr Freenews 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the chemin parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5226?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in moteur/moteur.php in Prologin.fr Freenews 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the chemin parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5226?: CVE-2006-5226 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5226 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-2006-5226?: CVE-2006-5226 affects Freenews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5226?: 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-2006-5226 published?: CVE-2006-5226 was published on 2006-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freenews:freenews:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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