CVE-2006-5763: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Free File Hosting 1.1, and possibly earlier, when regist

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MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5763 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.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Free File Hosting 1.1, and possibly earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the AD_BODY_TEMP parameter to (1) login.php, (2) register.php, or (3) send.php. NOTE: the original provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: this issue was later reported for the "F

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: 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	5.1% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
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 System 1.1 - 'login.php?AD_BODY_TEMP' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Free File Hosting System 1.1 - 'register.php?AD_BODY_TEMP' Remote File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-5763?

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-2006-5763 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5763 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-2006-5763 affect?

CVE-2006-5763 affects free file hosting, free image hosting. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Free File Hosting 1.1, and possibly earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the AD_BODY_TEMP parameter to (1) login.p

How urgent is CVE-2006-5763?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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