How severe is CVE-2006-5234?

CVE-2006-5234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5234 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-2006-5234?

CVE-2006-5234 affects Phpwebsite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5234?

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-2006-5234 published?

CVE-2006-5234 was published on 2006-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5234

CVE-2006-5234 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpwebsite 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: Phpwebsite
Published: 2006-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpWebSite 0.10.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PHPWS_SOURCE_DIR parameter in (1) init.php, (2) users.php, (3) Cookie.php, (4) forms.php, (5) Groups.php, (6) ModSetting.php, (7) Calendar.php, (8) DateTime.php, (9) core.php, (10) ImgLibrary.php, (11) Manager.php, and (12) Template.php, and (13) EZform.php. NOTE: CVE disputes this report, since "PHPWS_SOURCE_DIR" is defined as a constant, not accessed as a variable

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5234?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpWebSite 0.10.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PHPWS_SOURCE_DIR parameter in (1) init.php, (2) users.php, (3) Cookie.php, (4) forms.php, (5) Groups.php, (6) ModSetting.php, (7) Calendar.php, (8) DateTime.php, (9) core.php, (10) ImgLibrary.php, (11) Manager.php, and (12) Template.php, and (13) EZform.php. NOTE: CVE disputes this report, since "PHPWS_SOURCE_DIR" is defined as a constant, not accessed as a variable
How severe is CVE-2006-5234?: CVE-2006-5234 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5234 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-2006-5234?: CVE-2006-5234 affects Phpwebsite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5234?: 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-2006-5234 published?: CVE-2006-5234 was published on 2006-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpwebsite:phpwebsite:0.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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