CVE-2006-5423: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/admin_module.php in Lou Portail 1.4.1, and possibly earlier,

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5423 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting lou portail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/admin_module.php in Lou Portail 1.4.1, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the g_admin_rep parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lou portail

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 17:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lou-portail || rpm -q lou-portail || lou-portail --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison lou-portail sudo apt install lou-portail=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold lou-portail

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

dnf --showduplicates list lou-portail sudo dnf downgrade lou-portail-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add lou-portail

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: Lou Portail 1.4.1 - 'admin_module.php' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-5423?

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

Is CVE-2006-5423 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5423 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-2006-5423 affect?

CVE-2006-5423 affects lou portail. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/admin_module.php in Lou Portail 1.4.1, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the g_admin_rep parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this informa

How urgent is CVE-2006-5423?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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