CVE-2006-5102

Name: CVE-2006-5102
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-03T04:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5102 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/editfunc.inc.php in Sebastian Baumann and Philipp Wolfer Newswriter SW 1.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the NWCONF_SYSTEM[server_path] parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/editfunc.inc.php in Sebastian Baumann and Philipp Wolfer Newswriter SW 1.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the NWCONF_SYSTEM[server_path] parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.92%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Baumedia	Newswriter	1.40
Baumedia	Newswriter	1.41
Baumedia	Newswriter	1.42

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5102?

How severe is CVE-2006-5102?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5102 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5102?

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Source: NVD / NIST