CVE-2006-5118: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php3 in the PDD package for PHPSelect Web Development Divisio

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2006-5118 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting web development division. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php3 in the PDD package for PHPSelect Web Development Division allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Application_Root parameter.

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	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpselect

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-03 04:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpselect web development division MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-development-division || rpm -q web-development-division || web-development-division --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: PHPSelect Web Development - 'index.php3' 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-2006-5118?

web development division: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5118 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5118 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-2006-5118 affect?

CVE-2006-5118 affects web development division. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php3 in the PDD package for PHPSelect Web Development Division allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Application_Root parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5118?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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