CVE-2006-5637
CVE-2006-5637 is a high-severity vulnerability in Faq Administrator 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% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Faq Administrator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in faq_reply.php in Faq Administrator 2.1b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the email parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5637?
- PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in faq_reply.php in Faq Administrator 2.1b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the email parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5637?
- CVE-2006-5637 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5637 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5637?
- CVE-2006-5637 affects Faq Administrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5637?
- 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-2006-5637 published?
- CVE-2006-5637 was published on 2006-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22621
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-October/001100.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/30115
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20796
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4254
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29868
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2678
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:faq_administrator:faq_administrator:2.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*