How severe is CVE-2006-5509?

CVE-2006-5509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5509 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5509?

CVE-2006-5509 affects Woltlab Burning Book. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5509?

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-2006-5509 published?

CVE-2006-5509 was published on 2006-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5509

CVE-2006-5509 is a high-severity vulnerability in Woltlab Burning Book 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% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Woltlab Burning Book
Published: 2006-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Eval injection vulnerability in addentry.php in WoltLab Burning Book 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted POST requests that store PHP code in a database that is later processed by eval, as demonstrated using SQL injection via the n parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5509?: Eval injection vulnerability in addentry.php in WoltLab Burning Book 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted POST requests that store PHP code in a database that is later processed by eval, as demonstrated using SQL injection via the n parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5509?: CVE-2006-5509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5509 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5509?: CVE-2006-5509 affects Woltlab Burning Book. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5509?: 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-2006-5509 published?: CVE-2006-5509 was published on 2006-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:woltlab:burning_book:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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