How severe is CVE-2006-5312?

CVE-2006-5312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5312 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5312?

CVE-2006-5312 affects Phpbb Ajax Shoutbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5312?

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-2006-5312 published?

CVE-2006-5312 was published on 2006-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5312

CVE-2006-5312 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Ajax Shoutbox 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% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb Ajax Shoutbox
Published: 2006-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shoutbox.php in the Ajax Shoutbox 0.0.5 and earlier module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5312?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shoutbox.php in the Ajax Shoutbox 0.0.5 and earlier module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5312?: CVE-2006-5312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5312 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5312?: CVE-2006-5312 affects Phpbb Ajax Shoutbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5312?: 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-2006-5312 published?: CVE-2006-5312 was published on 2006-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:ajax_shoutbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*