How severe is CVE-2006-5412?

CVE-2006-5412 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5412 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5412?

CVE-2006-5412 affects Php Outburst Easynews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5412?

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

When was CVE-2006-5412 published?

CVE-2006-5412 was published on 2006-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5412

CVE-2006-5412 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php Outburst Easynews 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Php Outburst Easynews
Published: 2006-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

admin.php in PHP Outburst Easynews 4.4.1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and gain the ability to execute arbitrary code, via the en_login_id parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5412?: admin.php in PHP Outburst Easynews 4.4.1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and gain the ability to execute arbitrary code, via the en_login_id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5412?: CVE-2006-5412 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5412 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5412?: CVE-2006-5412 affects Php Outburst Easynews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5412?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5412 published?: CVE-2006-5412 was published on 2006-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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