CVE-2006-5562

Name: CVE-2006-5562
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-27T16:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5562 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/database.php in SourceForge (aka alexandria) 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the sys_dbtype parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/database.php in SourceForge (aka alexandria) 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the sys_dbtype parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.04%

85.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Open Source Technology Group	Sourceforge	1.0.4

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5562?

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/database.php in SourceForge (aka alexandria) 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the sys_dbtype parameter.

How severe is CVE-2006-5562?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5562 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5562?

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Are you affected by CVE-2006-5562?

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Source: NVD / NIST