How severe is CVE-2006-5673?

CVE-2006-5673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5673?

CVE-2006-5673 affects Minibb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5673?

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

When was CVE-2006-5673 published?

CVE-2006-5673 was published on 2006-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5673

CVE-2006-5673 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Minibb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Minibb
Published: 2006-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in bb_func_txt.php in miniBB 2.0.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathToFiles parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5673?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in bb_func_txt.php in miniBB 2.0.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathToFiles parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5673?: CVE-2006-5673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5673?: CVE-2006-5673 affects Minibb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5673?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5673 published?: CVE-2006-5673 was published on 2006-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:minibb:minibb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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