CVE-2006-5083: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_portal.php in Integrated MODs (IM) Portal 1.2.0

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5083?

importal: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5083 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5083 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-5083 affect?

CVE-2006-5083 affects importal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_portal.php in Integrated MODs (IM) Portal 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5083 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting importal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_portal.php in Integrated MODs (IM) Portal 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpbb security

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-29 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpbb security importal UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy importal || rpm -q importal || importal --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade importal

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade importal

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-5083?

importal: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5083 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5083 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-5083 affect?

CVE-2006-5083 affects importal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_portal.php in Integrated MODs (IM) Portal 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5083?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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