CVE-2006-5167: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in BasiliX 1.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to exec

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5167?

basilix webmail: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5167 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5167 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-2006-5167 affect?

CVE-2006-5167 affects basilix webmail. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in BasiliX 1.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) BSX_LIBDIR parameter in scripts in /files/ including (a) abook.php3, (b) compose-attac

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5167?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5167 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting basilix webmail. 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 BasiliX 1.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) BSX_LIBDIR parameter in scripts in /files/ including (a) abook.php3, (b) compose-attach.php3, (c) compose-menu.php3, (d) compose-new.php3, (e) compose-send.php3, (f) folder-create.php3, (g) folder-delete.php3, (h) folder-empty.php3, (i) folder-rename.php3, (j) folders.php3, (k) mbox-action.php3,

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: basilix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-05 04:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

basilix basilix webmail UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.1 · 0.9.7_beta · 1.1.0 · 1.02_beta · 1.03_beta

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy basilix-webmail || rpm -q basilix-webmail || basilix-webmail --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade basilix-webmail

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade basilix-webmail

Note

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

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: BasiliX 1.1.1 - 'BSX_LIBDIR' 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-2006-5167?

basilix webmail: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5167 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5167 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-2006-5167 affect?

CVE-2006-5167 affects basilix webmail. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in BasiliX 1.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) BSX_LIBDIR parameter in scripts in /files/ including (a) abook.php3, (b) compose-attac

How urgent is CVE-2006-5167?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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