CVE-2006-5833
CVE-2006-5833 is a high-severity vulnerability in Greenbeast Cms 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: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Greenbeast Cms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
gbcms_php_files/up_loader.php GreenBeast CMS 1.3 does not require authentication to upload files, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) and execute arbitrary code by uploading arbitrary files, such as executing PHP code via an uploaded PHP file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5833?
- gbcms_php_files/up_loader.php GreenBeast CMS 1.3 does not require authentication to upload files, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) and execute arbitrary code by uploading arbitrary files, such as executing PHP code via an uploaded PHP file.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5833?
- CVE-2006-5833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5833 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5833?
- CVE-2006-5833 affects Greenbeast Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5833?
- 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-2006-5833 published?
- CVE-2006-5833 was published on 2006-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://newhack.org/advisories/GreenBeastCMS.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22769
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1841
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017176
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450785/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20950
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4416
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30069
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:greenbeast_cms:greenbeast_cms:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*