How severe is CVE-2006-5471?

CVE-2006-5471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5471?

CVE-2006-5471 affects Softerra Php Developer Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5471?

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-2006-5471 published?

CVE-2006-5471 was published on 2006-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5471

CVE-2006-5471 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softerra Php Developer Library 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% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Softerra Php Developer Library
Published: 2006-10-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in example/lib/grid3.lib.php in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) cfg_dir and (2) lib_dir parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5471?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in example/lib/grid3.lib.php in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) cfg_dir and (2) lib_dir parameters.
How severe is CVE-2006-5471?: CVE-2006-5471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5471?: CVE-2006-5471 affects Softerra Php Developer Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5471?: 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-2006-5471 published?: CVE-2006-5471 was published on 2006-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:softerra:php_developer_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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