CVE-2006-5089: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mybic_server.php in Jim Plush My-BIC 0.6.5 allows remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5089 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting my-bic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mybic_server.php in Jim Plush My-BIC 0.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the file parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information. CVE disputes this vulnerability because the file variable is defined before use in a way that prevents arbitrary inclusion

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

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: my-bic

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 20:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

my-bic my-bic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.6.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy my-bic || rpm -q my-bic || my-bic --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.6.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison my-bic sudo apt install my-bic=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.5> sudo apt-mark hold my-bic

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list my-bic sudo dnf downgrade my-bic-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.5> sudo dnf versionlock add my-bic

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: My-BIC 0.6.5 - 'Mybic_Server.php' Remote File Inclusion

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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-2006-5089?

my-bic: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5089 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5089 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-2006-5089 affect?

CVE-2006-5089 affects my-bic. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mybic_server.php in Jim Plush My-BIC 0.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the file parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details a

How urgent is CVE-2006-5089?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2006-6018 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mybic_server.php in Jim Plush My-BIC 0.6.5 allows remote attackers

References

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