How severe is CVE-2006-5518?

CVE-2006-5518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5518?

CVE-2006-5518 affects Christopher Fowler Rssonate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5518?

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-2006-5518 published?

CVE-2006-5518 was published on 2006-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5518

CVE-2006-5518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Christopher Fowler Rssonate 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: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Christopher Fowler Rssonate
Published: 2006-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Christopher Fowler (Rhode Island) RSSonate allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PROJECT_ROOT parameter to (1) xml2rss.php, (2) config_local.php, (3) rssonate.php, and (4) sql2xml.php in Src/getFeed/inc/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5518?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Christopher Fowler (Rhode Island) RSSonate allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PROJECT_ROOT parameter to (1) xml2rss.php, (2) config_local.php, (3) rssonate.php, and (4) sql2xml.php in Src/getFeed/inc/.
How severe is CVE-2006-5518?: CVE-2006-5518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5518?: CVE-2006-5518 affects Christopher Fowler Rssonate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5518?: 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-2006-5518 published?: CVE-2006-5518 was published on 2006-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:christopher_fowler:rssonate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*