How severe is CVE-2006-5460?

CVE-2006-5460 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5460 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-2006-5460?

CVE-2006-5460 affects Hinton Design Phpht Topsites. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5460?

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-2006-5460 published?

CVE-2006-5460 was published on 2006-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5460

CVE-2006-5460 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hinton Design Phpht Topsites 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: Hinton Design Phpht Topsites
Published: 2006-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Hinton Design phpht Topsites allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpht_real_path parameter to (1) index.php, (2) certain other scripts in the top-level directory, and (3) certain scripts in the admin/ directory. NOTE: CVE disputes this vulnerability because $phpht_real_path is defined before use in index.php and most other files except common.php, which is already covered by CVE-2006-5458

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5460?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Hinton Design phpht Topsites allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpht_real_path parameter to (1) index.php, (2) certain other scripts in the top-level directory, and (3) certain scripts in the admin/ directory. NOTE: CVE disputes this vulnerability because $phpht_real_path is defined before use in index.php and most other files except common.php, which is already covered by CVE-2006-5458
How severe is CVE-2006-5460?: CVE-2006-5460 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5460 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-2006-5460?: CVE-2006-5460 affects Hinton Design Phpht Topsites. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5460?: 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-2006-5460 published?: CVE-2006-5460 was published on 2006-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hinton_design:phpht_topsites:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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