How severe is CVE-2006-5431?

CVE-2006-5431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5431 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5431?

CVE-2006-5431 affects Phpoutsourcing Zorum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5431?

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-2006-5431 published?

CVE-2006-5431 was published on 2006-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5431

CVE-2006-5431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpoutsourcing Zorum 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% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpoutsourcing Zorum
Published: 2006-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in gorum/dbproperty.php in PHPOutsourcing Zorum 3.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the appDirName parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5431?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in gorum/dbproperty.php in PHPOutsourcing Zorum 3.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the appDirName parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5431?: CVE-2006-5431 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5431 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5431?: CVE-2006-5431 affects Phpoutsourcing Zorum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5431?: 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-2006-5431 published?: CVE-2006-5431 was published on 2006-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpoutsourcing:zorum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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