How severe is CVE-2006-5594?

CVE-2006-5594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5594 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5594?

CVE-2006-5594 affects University Of British Columbia Ipeer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5594?

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-2006-5594 published?

CVE-2006-5594 was published on 2006-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5594

CVE-2006-5594 is a high-severity vulnerability in University Of British Columbia Ipeer 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% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: University Of British Columbia Ipeer
Published: 2006-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in University of British Columbia iPeer 2.0, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the page parameter. NOTE: it is possible that this issue is related to CakePHP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5594?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in University of British Columbia iPeer 2.0, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the page parameter. NOTE: it is possible that this issue is related to CakePHP.
How severe is CVE-2006-5594?: CVE-2006-5594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5594 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5594?: CVE-2006-5594 affects University Of British Columbia Ipeer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5594?: 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-2006-5594 published?: CVE-2006-5594 was published on 2006-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:university_of_british_columbia:ipeer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*