CVE-2006-5261

CVE-2006-5261 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmynews 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

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in PHPMyNews 1.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cfg_include_dir parameter in (1) disp_form.php3, (2) disp_smileys.php3, (3) little_news.php3, and (4) index.php3 in include/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5261?
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in PHPMyNews 1.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cfg_include_dir parameter in (1) disp_form.php3, (2) disp_smileys.php3, (3) little_news.php3, and (4) index.php3 in include/.
How severe is CVE-2006-5261?
CVE-2006-5261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5261 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-2006-5261?
CVE-2006-5261 affects Phpmynews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5261?
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-2006-5261 published?
CVE-2006-5261 was published on 2006-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)