CVE-2006-5665: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/modules_data.php in the phpBB module Spider Friendly 1.3.10 a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5665?

spider friendly: upgrade to newer than 1.3.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5665 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5665 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-2006-5665 affect?

CVE-2006-5665 affects spider friendly. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/modules_data.php in the phpBB module Spider Friendly 1.3.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5665?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5665 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting spider friendly. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/modules_data.php in the phpBB module Spider Friendly 1.3.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path 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	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: spider friendly

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-03 01:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

spider friendly spider friendly UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.10

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spider-friendly || rpm -q spider-friendly || spider-friendly --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade spider-friendly

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade spider-friendly

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: phpBB Spider Friendly Module 1.3.10 - 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-2006-5665?

spider friendly: upgrade to newer than 1.3.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5665 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5665 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-2006-5665 affect?

CVE-2006-5665 affects spider friendly. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/modules_data.php in the phpBB module Spider Friendly 1.3.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5665?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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