How severe is CVE-2006-5526?

CVE-2006-5526 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5526 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-2006-5526?

CVE-2006-5526 affects Fully Modded Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5526?

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-2006-5526 published?

CVE-2006-5526 was published on 2006-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5526

CVE-2006-5526 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fully Modded Phpbb 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: Fully Modded Phpbb
Published: 2006-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Teake Nutma Foing, as modified in Fully Modded phpBB (phpbbfm) 2021.4.40 and earlier, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the foing_root_path parameter in (a) faq.php, (b) index.php, (c) list.php, (d) login.php, (e) playlist.php, (f) song.php, (g) gen_m3u.php, (h) view_artist.php, (i) view_song.php, (j) flash/set_na.php, (k) flash/initialise.php, (l) flash/get_song.php, (m) includes/common.php, (n) admin/nav.php, (o) admin/main.php, (p) admin/list_artists.php, (q) admin/index.php, (r) admin/genres.php, (s) admin/edit_artist.php, (t) admin/edit_album.php, (u) admin/config.php, and (v) admin/admin_status.php in player/, different vectors than CVE-2006-3045. NOTE: CVE analysis as of 20061026 indicates that files in the admin/ and flash/ directories define foing_root_path before use.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5526?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Teake Nutma Foing, as modified in Fully Modded phpBB (phpbbfm) 2021.4.40 and earlier, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the foing_root_path parameter in (a) faq.php, (b) index.php, (c) list.php, (d) login.php, (e) playlist.php, (f) song.php, (g) gen_m3u.php, (h) view_artist.php, (i) view_song.php, (j) flash/set_na.php, (k) flash/initialise.php, (l) flash/get_song.php, (m) includes/common.php, (n) admin/nav.php, (o) admin/main.php, (p) admin/list_artists.php, (q) admin/index.php, (r) admin/genres.php, (s) admin/edit_artist.php, (t) admin/edit_album.php, (u) admin/config.php, and (v) admin/admin_status.php in player/, different vectors than CVE-2006-3045. NOTE: CVE analysis as of 20061026 indicates that files in the admin/ and flash/ directories define foing_root_path before use.
How severe is CVE-2006-5526?: CVE-2006-5526 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5526 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-2006-5526?: CVE-2006-5526 affects Fully Modded Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5526?: 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-2006-5526 published?: CVE-2006-5526 was published on 2006-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fully_modded_phpbb:fully_modded_phpbb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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