CVE-2006-5432: Multiple direct static code injection vulnerabilities in db/txt.inc.php in phpPowerCards 2.10, when register_g

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5432 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) affecting phppowercards. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple direct static code injection vulnerabilities in db/txt.inc.php in phpPowerCards 2.10, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) email[to], (2) email[from], (3) name[to], (4) name[from], (5) picture, (6) comment, or (7) sessionID parameter, as demonstrated by creating a new .php file that permits remote file inclusion, and then requesting this file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: marc giombetti

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

marc giombetti phppowercards DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.10

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phppowercards sudo apt install phppowercards=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.10> sudo apt-mark hold phppowercards

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

dnf --showduplicates list phppowercards sudo dnf downgrade phppowercards-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.10> sudo dnf versionlock add phppowercards

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: PHPPowerCards 2.10 - 'txt.inc.php' Remote Code Execution

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-5432?

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

Is CVE-2006-5432 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5432 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-2006-5432 affect?

CVE-2006-5432 affects phppowercards. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Multiple direct static code injection vulnerabilities in db/txt.inc.php in phpPowerCards 2.10, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via the (1) email[to], (2) email[from], (3) name[

How urgent is CVE-2006-5432?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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