How severe is CVE-2006-5419?

CVE-2006-5419 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5419 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-2006-5419?

CVE-2006-5419 affects University Of Glasgow Specimen Image Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5419?

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-2006-5419 published?

CVE-2006-5419 was published on 2006-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5419

CVE-2006-5419 is a high-severity vulnerability in University Of Glasgow Specimen Image Database 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: University Of Glasgow Specimen Image Database
Published: 2006-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in client.php in University of Glasgow Specimen Image Database (SID), when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5419?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in client.php in University of Glasgow Specimen Image Database (SID), when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5419?: CVE-2006-5419 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5419 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-2006-5419?: CVE-2006-5419 affects University Of Glasgow Specimen Image Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5419?: 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-2006-5419 published?: CVE-2006-5419 was published on 2006-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:university_of_glasgow:specimen_image_database:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*