How severe is CVE-2006-5459?

CVE-2006-5459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5459?

CVE-2006-5459 affects Alex Downloadengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5459?

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-2006-5459 published?

CVE-2006-5459 was published on 2006-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5459

CVE-2006-5459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alex Downloadengine 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: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alex Downloadengine
Published: 2006-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Download-Engine 1.4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) $_ENGINE[eng_dir] and possibly (2) spaw_root parameters in admin/includes/spaw/spaw_script.js.php, and the (3) $_ENGINE[eng_dir], (4) $spaw_root, (5) $spaw_dir, and (6) $spaw_base_url parameters in admin/includes/spaw/config/spaw_control.config.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-5291. NOTE: CVE analysis as of 20061021 is inconclusive, but suggests that some or all of the suggested attack vectors are ineffective.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5459?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Download-Engine 1.4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) $_ENGINE[eng_dir] and possibly (2) spaw_root parameters in admin/includes/spaw/spaw_script.js.php, and the (3) $_ENGINE[eng_dir], (4) $spaw_root, (5) $spaw_dir, and (6) $spaw_base_url parameters in admin/includes/spaw/config/spaw_control.config.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-5291. NOTE: CVE analysis as of 20061021 is inconclusive, but suggests that some or all of the suggested attack vectors are ineffective.
How severe is CVE-2006-5459?: CVE-2006-5459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5459?: CVE-2006-5459 affects Alex Downloadengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5459?: 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-2006-5459 published?: CVE-2006-5459 was published on 2006-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alex:downloadengine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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