CVE-2006-5230: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in forum.php in FreeForum 0.9.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5230?

freeforum: upgrade to newer than 0.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5230 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5230 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-2006-5230 affect?

CVE-2006-5230 affects freeforum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in forum.php in FreeForum 0.9.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fpath parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5230?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5230 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting freeforum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in forum.php in FreeForum 0.9.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fpath parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: freeforum

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-11 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freeforum freeforum UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.9.7

Fixed in: newer than 0.9.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade freeforum

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade freeforum

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: FreeForum 0.9.7 - 'forum.php' Remote File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-5230?

freeforum: upgrade to newer than 0.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5230 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5230 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-2006-5230 affect?

CVE-2006-5230 affects freeforum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in forum.php in FreeForum 0.9.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fpath parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5230?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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