CVE-2006-5481: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in 2le.net Castor PHP Web Builder 1.1.1 allow remote attack

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5481 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting castor. 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 2le.net Castor PHP Web Builder 1.1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the rootpath parameter in (1) lib/code.php, (2) lib/dbconnect.php, (3) lib/error.php, (4) lib/menu.php, and other unspecified files. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-10-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: castor

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

castor castor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison castor sudo apt install castor=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold castor

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

dnf --showduplicates list castor sudo dnf downgrade castor-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add castor

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.

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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-2006-5481?

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

Is CVE-2006-5481 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5481 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-2006-5481 affect?

CVE-2006-5481 affects castor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in 2le.net Castor PHP Web Builder 1.1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the rootpath parameter in (1) lib/code.php, (2) lib/dbconnect.php, (3) lib/error.php, (4) li

How urgent is CVE-2006-5481?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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