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CVE-2006-5621

7.5 · HIGH

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in end.php in ask_rave 0.9 PR, and other versions before 0.9b, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the footfile parameter.

Published Oct 31, 2006ask_raveCWE-94EPSS 2.83%

Overview

CVE-2006-5621 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ask_rave ask_rave. It was published on October 31, 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

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in end.php in ask_rave 0.9 PR, and other versions before 0.9b, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the footfile parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ask_rave. Update ask_rave 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
ask_raveask_rave0Affected

References

Refrave.jk-digital.com/blog/2006/12/08/ask_rave-09b-released/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20758Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4211Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29825Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2654Refrave.jk-digital.com/blog/2006/12/08/ask_rave-09b-released/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20758Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4211Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29825Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2654

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5621?

CVE-2006-5621 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ask_rave ask_rave. It was published on October 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5621?

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-2006-5621?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ask_rave. Update ask_rave 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-2006-5621?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5621 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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