CVE-2006-5181: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Joshua Muheim phpMyWebmin 1.0 allow remote attackers to

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5181 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpmywebmin. 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 Joshua Muheim phpMyWebmin 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the target parameter in (1) change_preferences2.php, (2) create_file.php, (3) upload_local.php, and (4) upload_multi.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-5124.

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	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joshua muheim

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

joshua muheim phpmywebmin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpmywebmin sudo apt install phpmywebmin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpmywebmin

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpmywebmin sudo dnf downgrade phpmywebmin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpmywebmin

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: phpMyWebmin 1.0 - 'target' 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-2006-5181?

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

Is CVE-2006-5181 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5181 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-2006-5181 affect?

CVE-2006-5181 affects phpmywebmin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Joshua Muheim phpMyWebmin 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the target parameter in (1) change_preferences2.php, (2) create_file.php, (3) upload_local

How urgent is CVE-2006-5181?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5125 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in window.php, possibly used by home.php, in Joshua Muheim phpMyWebmin 1.0 a
CVE-2006-5124 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Joshua Muheim phpMyWebmin 1.0 allow remote attackers to

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