How severe is CVE-2006-5257?

CVE-2006-5257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5257?

CVE-2006-5257 affects Ciamos Ciamos Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5257?

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-2006-5257 published?

CVE-2006-5257 was published on 2006-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5257

CVE-2006-5257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ciamos Ciamos Cms 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ciamos Ciamos Cms
Published: 2006-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/forum/include/config.php in Ciamos Content Management System (CMS) 0.9.6b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_cache_path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5257?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/forum/include/config.php in Ciamos Content Management System (CMS) 0.9.6b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_cache_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5257?: CVE-2006-5257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5257?: CVE-2006-5257 affects Ciamos Ciamos Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5257?: 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-2006-5257 published?: CVE-2006-5257 was published on 2006-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ciamos:ciamos_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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