CVE-2006-5473: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Description.php in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5473?

php developer library: upgrade to newer than 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5473 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5473 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-2006-5473 affect?

CVE-2006-5473 affects php developer library. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Description.php in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the lib_dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE as of 20061

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5473 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php developer library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Description.php in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the lib_dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE as of 20061023, since there is no Description.php file included in the product, and the existing "Description" file contains documentation, not functioning code

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: softerra

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-24 20:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softerra php developer library UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-developer-library || rpm -q php-developer-library || php-developer-library --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php-developer-library

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade php-developer-library

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-2006-5473?

php developer library: upgrade to newer than 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5473 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5473 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-2006-5473 affect?

CVE-2006-5473 affects php developer library. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Description.php in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the lib_dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE as of 20061

How urgent is CVE-2006-5473?

Priority 46/100. High severity

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