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CVE-2006-5148

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Forum82 2.5.2b and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the repertorylevel parameter including scripts in…

Published Oct 5, 2006forum82EPSS 3.26%

Overview

CVE-2006-5148 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting forum82 forum82. It was published on October 5, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Forum82 2.5.2b and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the repertorylevel parameter including scripts in /forum/ including (1) search.php, (2) message.php, (3) member.php, (4) mail.php, (5) lostpassword.php, (6) gesfil.php, (7) forum82lib.php3, and other unspecified scripts.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from forum82. Update forum82 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
forum82forum820Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/22214Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20291Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3865Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2459Refsecunia.com/advisories/22214Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20291Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3865Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2459

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5148?

CVE-2006-5148 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting forum82 forum82. It was published on October 5, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5148?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-5148?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from forum82. Update forum82 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-5148?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5148 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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