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CVE-2006-5948

7.5 · HIGH

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in pntUnit/Inspect.php in phpPeanuts 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Include parameter.

Published Nov 17, 2006ringsworldEPSS 3.19%

Overview

CVE-2006-5948 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ringsworld phppeanuts. It was published on November 17, 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 pntUnit/Inspect.php in phpPeanuts 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Include parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ringsworld. Update phppeanuts 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

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/22873Refwww.osvdb.org/30397Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21057Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4513Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30250Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2778Refsecunia.com/advisories/22873Refwww.osvdb.org/30397Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21057Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4513

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5948?

CVE-2006-5948 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ringsworld phppeanuts. It was published on November 17, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5948?

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-2006-5948?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ringsworld. Update phppeanuts 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-2006-5948?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5948 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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