How severe is CVE-2006-5473?

CVE-2006-5473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5473?

CVE-2006-5473 affects Softerra Php Developer Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5473?

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-2006-5473 published?

CVE-2006-5473 was published on 2006-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5473

CVE-2006-5473 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: 2% (76th 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 Description.php in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the lib_dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE as of 20061023, since there is no Description.php file included in the product, and the existing "Description" file contains documentation, not functioning code

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5473?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Description.php in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the lib_dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE as of 20061023, since there is no Description.php file included in the product, and the existing "Description" file contains documentation, not functioning code
How severe is CVE-2006-5473?: CVE-2006-5473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5473?: CVE-2006-5473 affects Softerra Php Developer Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5473?: 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-2006-5473 published?: CVE-2006-5473 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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