How severe is CVE-2006-5252?

CVE-2006-5252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5252?

CVE-2006-5252 affects Webmedia Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5252?

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

When was CVE-2006-5252 published?

CVE-2006-5252 was published on 2006-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5252

CVE-2006-5252 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webmedia Explorer 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: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webmedia Explorer
Published: 2006-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/core.lib.php in Webmedia Explorer 2.8.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_include parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5252?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/core.lib.php in Webmedia Explorer 2.8.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_include parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5252?: CVE-2006-5252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5252?: CVE-2006-5252 affects Webmedia Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5252?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5252 published?: CVE-2006-5252 was published on 2006-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webmedia_explorer:webmedia_explorer:2.8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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