CVE-2006-5623: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in ip.inc.php in Electronic Engineering Tool (EE Tool) 0.4-1 and earli

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5623?

ee tool: upgrade to newer than 0.4_1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5623 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5623 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-2006-5623 affect?

CVE-2006-5623 affects ee tool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in ip.inc.php in Electronic Engineering Tool (EE Tool) 0.4-1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cgipath parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5623?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5623 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ee tool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in ip.inc.php in Electronic Engineering Tool (EE Tool) 0.4-1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cgipath 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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ee tool

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

ee tool ee tool UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.4_1

Fixed in: newer than 0.4_1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ee-tool || rpm -q ee-tool || ee-tool --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.4_1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ee-tool

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ee-tool

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: Electronic Engineering Tool (EE TOOL) 0.4.1 - 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-2006-5623?

ee tool: upgrade to newer than 0.4_1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5623 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5623 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-2006-5623 affect?

CVE-2006-5623 affects ee tool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in ip.inc.php in Electronic Engineering Tool (EE Tool) 0.4-1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cgipath parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5623?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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