PatchTheCVECVE-2006-5389: tools/tellhim.php in PHP-Wyana allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid lang par
CVE-2006-5389 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting php-wyana. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
tools/tellhim.php in PHP-Wyana allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid lang parameter, which reveals the path in an error message.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 28%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-10-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2006-5389?
php-wyana: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-5389 being exploited?
CVE-2006-5389 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-2006-5389 affect?
CVE-2006-5389 affects php-wyana. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). tools/tellhim.php in PHP-Wyana allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid lang parameter, which reveals the path in an error message.
How urgent is CVE-2006-5389?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.