How severe is CVE-2006-5899?

CVE-2006-5899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5899?

CVE-2006-5899 affects Acid Stats. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5899?

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-2006-5899 published?

CVE-2006-5899 was published on 2006-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5899

CVE-2006-5899 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acid Stats 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: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Acid Stats
Published: 2006-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install.php3 in @cid stats 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the repertoire parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party, who states that install.php3 is supposed to be deleted after installation and, if not deleted, intentionally allows setting repertoire without an inclusion attack

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5899?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install.php3 in @cid stats 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the repertoire parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party, who states that install.php3 is supposed to be deleted after installation and, if not deleted, intentionally allows setting repertoire without an inclusion attack
How severe is CVE-2006-5899?: CVE-2006-5899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5899?: CVE-2006-5899 affects Acid Stats. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5899?: 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-2006-5899 published?: CVE-2006-5899 was published on 2006-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acid_stats:acid_stats:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*