CVE-2006-5399: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in classes/Import_MM.class.php in PHPRecipeBook 2.36, when register_gl

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5399 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phprecipebook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in classes/Import_MM.class.php in PHPRecipeBook 2.36, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the g_rb_basedir parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-10-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phprecipebook

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-18 23:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phprecipebook phprecipebook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.36

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.36

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.36 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phprecipebook sudo apt install phprecipebook=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.36> sudo apt-mark hold phprecipebook

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

dnf --showduplicates list phprecipebook sudo dnf downgrade phprecipebook-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.36> sudo dnf versionlock add phprecipebook

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: PHPRecipeBook 2.35 - 'g_rb_basedir' 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-2006-5399?

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

Is CVE-2006-5399 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5399 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-2006-5399 affect?

CVE-2006-5399 affects phprecipebook. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in classes/Import_MM.class.php in PHPRecipeBook 2.36, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the g_rb_basedir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5399?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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