CVE-2006-5762: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in forgot_pass.php in Free File Hosting 1.1 and earlier allows remote

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MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5762 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting free file hosting, free image hosting. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in forgot_pass.php in Free File Hosting 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the AD_BODY_TEMP parameter. NOTE: this issue was later reported for the "File Upload System" which is a component of Free File Hosting. This also affects Free Image Hosting 2.0, which contains the same code.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.6% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-11-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: free php scripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-06 23:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

free php scripts free file hosting UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy free-file-hosting || rpm -q free-file-hosting || free-file-hosting --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade free-file-hosting

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade free-file-hosting

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

free php scripts free image hosting DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy free-image-hosting || rpm -q free-image-hosting || free-image-hosting --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison free-image-hosting sudo apt install free-image-hosting=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold free-image-hosting

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

dnf --showduplicates list free-image-hosting sudo dnf downgrade free-image-hosting-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add free-image-hosting

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: Free File Hosting 1.1 - 'forgot_pass.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-2006-5762?

free file hosting: upgrade to newer than 1.1; free image hosting: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5762 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5762 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-2006-5762 affect?

CVE-2006-5762 affects free file hosting, free image hosting. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in forgot_pass.php in Free File Hosting 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the AD_BODY_TEMP parameter. NOTE: this issue was later reported for the "Fil

How urgent is CVE-2006-5762?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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