CVE-2006-5411: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php for Free Web Publishing System (FreeWPS), possibly 2.11 a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5411?

freewps: upgrade to newer than 2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5411 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5411 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-2006-5411 affect?

CVE-2006-5411 affects freewps. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php for Free Web Publishing System (FreeWPS), possibly 2.11 and earlier, allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP programs.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5411?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5411 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting freewps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php for Free Web Publishing System (FreeWPS), possibly 2.11 and earlier, allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP programs.

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	2.6% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: justin white

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-20 14:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

justin white freewps UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.11

Fixed in: newer than 2.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade freewps

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: FreeWPS 2.11 - 'upload.php' Remote Command Execution

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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-2006-5411?

freewps: upgrade to newer than 2.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5411 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5411 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-2006-5411 affect?

CVE-2006-5411 affects freewps. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php for Free Web Publishing System (FreeWPS), possibly 2.11 and earlier, allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary PHP programs.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5411?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-1363 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE images.php in Justin White (aka YTZ) Free Web Publishing System (FreeWPS) 2.11 allows remote attackers to exec

References

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