How severe is CVE-2006-5390?

CVE-2006-5390 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5390 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5390?

CVE-2006-5390 affects Phpbb Acp User Registration Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5390?

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

When was CVE-2006-5390 published?

CVE-2006-5390 was published on 2006-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5390

CVE-2006-5390 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Acp User Registration Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Phpbb Acp User Registration Module
Published: 2006-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_mod_user.php in the ACP User Registration (MMW) 1.00 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-2006-5390?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_mod_user.php in the ACP User Registration (MMW) 1.00 module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5390?: CVE-2006-5390 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5390 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5390?: CVE-2006-5390 affects Phpbb Acp User Registration Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5390?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5390 published?: CVE-2006-5390 was published on 2006-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:acp_user_registration_module:1.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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