CVE-2006-5222: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Dimension of phpBB 0.2.6 and earlier allow remote attack

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5222 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dimension of phpbb. 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 Dimension of phpBB 0.2.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter in (1) includes/themen_portal_mitte.php or (2) includes/logger_engine.php.

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	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dimension of phpbb

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 21:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 0.2.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dimension-of-phpbb || rpm -q dimension-of-phpbb || dimension-of-phpbb --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dimension-of-phpbb sudo apt install dimension-of-phpbb=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.6> sudo apt-mark hold dimension-of-phpbb

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

dnf --showduplicates list dimension-of-phpbb sudo dnf downgrade dimension-of-phpbb-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.6> sudo dnf versionlock add dimension-of-phpbb

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: Dimension of phpBB 0.2.6 - 'phpbb_root_path' Remote File Inclusions

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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-2006-5222?

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

Is CVE-2006-5222 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5222 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-2006-5222 affect?

CVE-2006-5222 affects dimension of phpbb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Dimension of phpBB 0.2.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter in (1) includes/themen_portal_mitte.php or (2) includ

How urgent is CVE-2006-5222?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5235 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_kb.php in Dimension of phpBB 0.2.6 and earlier a

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