CVE-2006-5207: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in images/smileys/smileys_packs.php in phpMyTeam 2.0, when register_gl

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MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5207 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting phpmyteam. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in images/smileys/smileys_packs.php in phpMyTeam 2.0, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the smileys_dir parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpmyteam

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

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Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpmyteam sudo apt install phpmyteam=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpmyteam

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpmyteam sudo dnf downgrade phpmyteam-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpmyteam

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: phpMyTeam 2.0 - 'smileys_dir' 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-2006-5207?

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

Is CVE-2006-5207 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5207 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-2006-5207 affect?

CVE-2006-5207 affects phpmyteam. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in images/smileys/smileys_packs.php in phpMyTeam 2.0, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the smileys_dir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5207?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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