How severe is CVE-2006-5472?

CVE-2006-5472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5472?

CVE-2006-5472 affects Softerra Php Developer Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5472?

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-2006-5472 published?

CVE-2006-5472 was published on 2006-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5472

CVE-2006-5472 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: 9% (94th 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 Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lib_dir parameter in (1) lib/registry.lib.php, (2) lib/sqlcompose.lib.php, and (3) lib/sqlsearch.lib.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5472?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lib_dir parameter in (1) lib/registry.lib.php, (2) lib/sqlcompose.lib.php, and (3) lib/sqlsearch.lib.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-5472?: CVE-2006-5472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5472?: CVE-2006-5472 affects Softerra Php Developer Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5472?: 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-2006-5472 published?: CVE-2006-5472 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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