CVE-2006-5620: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/menu_builder.php in MiniBILL 2006-10-10 (1.2.3) and earlier

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5620 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting minibill. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/menu_builder.php in MiniBILL 2006-10-10 (1.2.3) and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config[page_dir] parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-4489.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: minibill

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

minibill minibill DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.22 · 1.23

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.22

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison minibill sudo apt install minibill=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.22> sudo apt-mark hold minibill

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

dnf --showduplicates list minibill sudo dnf downgrade minibill-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.22> sudo dnf versionlock add minibill

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: MiniBill 20061010 - 'menu_builder.php' 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-2006-5620?

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

Is CVE-2006-5620 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5620 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-2006-5620 affect?

CVE-2006-5620 affects minibill. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/menu_builder.php in MiniBILL 2006-10-10 (1.2.3) and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config[page_dir] parame

How urgent is CVE-2006-5620?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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