How severe is CVE-2006-5795?

CVE-2006-5795 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5795 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-2006-5795?

CVE-2006-5795 affects Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5795?

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-2006-5795 published?

CVE-2006-5795 was published on 2006-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5795

CVE-2006-5795 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openemr 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: Openemr
Published: 2006-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in OpenEMR 2.8.1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the srcdir parameter to (a) billing_process.php, (b) billing_report.php, (c) billing_report_xml.php, and (d) print_billing_report.php in interface/billing/; (e) login.php; (f) interface/batchcom/batchcom.php; (g) interface/login/login.php; (h) main_info.php and (i) main.php in interface/main/; (j) interface/new/new_patient_save.php; (k) interface/practice/ins_search.php; (l) interface/logout.php; (m) custom_report_range.php, (n) players_report.php, and (o) front_receipts_report.php in interface/reports/; (p) facility_admin.php, (q) usergroup_admin.php, and (r) user_info.php in interface/usergroup/; or (s) custom/import_xml.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5795?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in OpenEMR 2.8.1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the srcdir parameter to (a) billing_process.php, (b) billing_report.php, (c) billing_report_xml.php, and (d) print_billing_report.php in interface/billing/; (e) login.php; (f) interface/batchcom/batchcom.php; (g) interface/login/login.php; (h) main_info.php and (i) main.php in interface/main/; (j) interface/new/new_patient_save.php; (k) interface/practice/ins_search.php; (l) interface/logout.php; (m) custom_report_range.php, (n) players_report.php, and (o) front_receipts_report.php in interface/reports/; (p) facility_admin.php, (q) usergroup_admin.php, and (r) user_info.php in interface/usergroup/; or (s) custom/import_xml.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-5795?: CVE-2006-5795 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5795 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-2006-5795?: CVE-2006-5795 affects Openemr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5795?: 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-2006-5795 published?: CVE-2006-5795 was published on 2006-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openemr:openemr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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