CVE-2006-5243: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in OpenDock Easy Doc 1.4 and earlier, when register_globals

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5243?

easy doc: upgrade to newer than 1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5243 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5243 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-2006-5243 affect?

CVE-2006-5243 affects easy doc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in OpenDock Easy Doc 1.4 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the doc_directory parameter in (1) down_stat.php, (

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5243?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5243 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting easy doc. 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 OpenDock Easy Doc 1.4 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the doc_directory parameter in (1) down_stat.php, (2) file.php, (3) find_file.php, (4) lib_file.php, and (5) lib_form_file.php in sw/lib_up_file/; (6) find_comment.php, (7) comment.php, and (8) lib_comment.php in sw/lib_comment/; (9) sw/lib_find/find.php; and o

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	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: opendock

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-12 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opendock easy doc UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-doc || rpm -q easy-doc || easy-doc --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade easy-doc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade easy-doc

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: OpenDock Easy Doc 1.4 - 'doc_directory' 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-2006-5243?

easy doc: upgrade to newer than 1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5243 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5243 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-2006-5243 affect?

CVE-2006-5243 affects easy doc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in OpenDock Easy Doc 1.4 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the doc_directory parameter in (1) down_stat.php, (

How urgent is CVE-2006-5243?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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