CVE-2006-5459: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Download-Engine 1.4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5459?

downloadengine: upgrade to newer than 1.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5459 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5459 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-2006-5459 affect?

CVE-2006-5459 affects downloadengine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Download-Engine 1.4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) $_ENGINE[eng_dir] and possibly (2) spaw_root parameters in admin/includes/spaw

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5459 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting downloadengine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Download-Engine 1.4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) $_ENGINE[eng_dir] and possibly (2) spaw_root parameters in admin/includes/spaw/spaw_script.js.php, and the (3) $_ENGINE[eng_dir], (4) $spaw_root, (5) $spaw_dir, and (6) $spaw_base_url parameters in admin/includes/spaw/config/spaw_control.config.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-5291.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: alex

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

alex downloadengine UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade downloadengine

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-5459?

downloadengine: upgrade to newer than 1.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5459 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5459 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-2006-5459 affect?

CVE-2006-5459 affects downloadengine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Download-Engine 1.4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) $_ENGINE[eng_dir] and possibly (2) spaw_root parameters in admin/includes/spaw

How urgent is CVE-2006-5459?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5291 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/includes/spaw/spaw_control.class.php in Download-Engine 1.4.2

References

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