How severe is CVE-2006-5528?

CVE-2006-5528 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5528 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5528?

CVE-2006-5528 affects Schoolalumni Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5528?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-5528 published?

CVE-2006-5528 was published on 2006-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5528

CVE-2006-5528 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schoolalumni Portal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Schoolalumni Portal
Published: 2006-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in mod.php in SchoolAlumni Portal 2.26 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5528?: Directory traversal vulnerability in mod.php in SchoolAlumni Portal 2.26 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-5528?: CVE-2006-5528 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5528 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5528?: CVE-2006-5528 affects Schoolalumni Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5528?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5528 published?: CVE-2006-5528 was published on 2006-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schoolalumni_portal:schoolalumni_portal:2.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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