CVE-2006-5458: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in common.php in Hinton Design phpht Topsites allows remote attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5458?

phpht topsites: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5458 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5458 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-2006-5458 affect?

CVE-2006-5458 affects phpht topsites. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in common.php in Hinton Design phpht Topsites allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpht_real_path parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5458?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5458 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpht topsites. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in common.php in Hinton Design phpht Topsites allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpht_real_path parameter.

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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hinton design

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-23 17:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hinton design phpht topsites UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpht-topsites || rpm -q phpht-topsites || phpht-topsites --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade phpht-topsites

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpht-topsites

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: PHPht Topsites - 'common.php' 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-2006-5458?

phpht topsites: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5458 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5458 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-2006-5458 affect?

CVE-2006-5458 affects phpht topsites. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in common.php in Hinton Design phpht Topsites allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpht_real_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5458?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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