How severe is CVE-2006-5235?

CVE-2006-5235 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5235 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5235?

CVE-2006-5235 affects Dimension Of Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5235?

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-2006-5235 published?

CVE-2006-5235 was published on 2006-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5235

CVE-2006-5235 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: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dimension Of Phpbb
Published: 2006-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_kb.php in Dimension of phpBB 0.2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5235?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_kb.php in Dimension of phpBB 0.2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-5235?: CVE-2006-5235 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5235 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5235?: CVE-2006-5235 affects Dimension Of Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5235?: 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-2006-5235 published?: CVE-2006-5235 was published on 2006-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3923

Affected products (1)

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

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