How severe is CVE-2006-5735?

CVE-2006-5735 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5735 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5735?

CVE-2006-5735 affects Punbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5735?

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-2006-5735 published?

CVE-2006-5735 was published on 2006-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5735

CVE-2006-5735 is a high-severity vulnerability in Punbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Punbb
Published: 2006-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in include/common.php in PunBB before 1.2.14 allows remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter, related to register.php storing a language value in the users table.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5735?: Directory traversal vulnerability in include/common.php in PunBB before 1.2.14 allows remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter, related to register.php storing a language value in the users table.
How severe is CVE-2006-5735?: CVE-2006-5735 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5735 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5735?: CVE-2006-5735 affects Punbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5735?: 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-2006-5735 published?: CVE-2006-5735 was published on 2006-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:punbb:punbb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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