PatchTheCVECVE-2006-5087: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in evoBB 0.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute
CVE-2006-5087 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting evobb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in evoBB 0.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path parameter in (1) track.php or (2) connect.php.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.6% (top 10%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-09-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: evoBB 0.3 - 'path' Remote File Inclusion
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2006-5087?
evobb: upgrade to newer than 0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-5087 being exploited?
CVE-2006-5087 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-2006-5087 affect?
CVE-2006-5087 affects evobb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in evoBB 0.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path parameter in (1) track.php or (2) connect.php.
How urgent is CVE-2006-5087?
Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference