CVE-2006-5419: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in client.php in University of Glasgow Specimen Image Database (SID),

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2006-5419 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting specimen image database. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in client.php in University of Glasgow Specimen Image Database (SID), when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: university of glasgow

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

university of glasgow specimen image database MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy specimen-image-database || rpm -q specimen-image-database || specimen-image-database --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: Specimen Image Database - 'client.php' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-5419?

specimen image database: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5419 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5419 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-2006-5419 affect?

CVE-2006-5419 affects specimen image database. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in client.php in University of Glasgow Specimen Image Database (SID), when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5419?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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