CVE-2006-5255

Name: CVE-2006-5255
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-12T22:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in addnews.php in Greg Neustaetter gCards 1.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the languagefile parameter. NOTE: another researcher has observed that languageFile is defined before use. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in addnews.php in Greg Neustaetter gCards 1.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the languagefile parameter. NOTE: another researcher has observed that languageFile is defined before use. CVE analysis as of 20061012 concurs with the dispute

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Greg Neustaetter	Gcards	1.13

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5255?

How severe is CVE-2006-5255?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST