CVE-2006-5223

Name: CVE-2006-5223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-10T21:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5223 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_user_viewed_posts.php in the Nivisec User Viewed Posts Tracker module 1.0 and earlier for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_user_viewed_posts.php in the Nivisec User Viewed Posts Tracker module 1.0 and earlier for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.95%

89.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nivisec	User Viewed Posts Tracker	1.0

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5223?

How severe is CVE-2006-5223?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5223 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5223?

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Source: NVD / NIST