How severe is CVE-2006-5838?

CVE-2006-5838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-5838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5838?

CVE-2006-5838 affects Newp News Publication System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5838?

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

When was CVE-2006-5838 published?

CVE-2006-5838 was published on 2006-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5838

CVE-2006-5838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Newp News Publication System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Newp News Publication System
Published: 2006-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/class.Database.php in NewP News Publication System 1.0.0, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5838?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/class.Database.php in NewP News Publication System 1.0.0, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-5838?: CVE-2006-5838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5838?: CVE-2006-5838 affects Newp News Publication System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5838 published?: CVE-2006-5838 was published on 2006-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:newp:news_publication_system:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*