CVE-2006-5764: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contact.php in Free File Hosting 1.1 and earlier allows remote atta

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5764?

free file hosting: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5764 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5764 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-2006-5764 affect?

CVE-2006-5764 affects free file hosting. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contact.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: the provenance of this information is unknown;

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5764?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5764 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting free file 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 contact.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: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: this issue was later reported for the "File Upload System" which is a component of Free File Hosting.

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	2.7% (top 14%)
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.

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 - 'contact.php?AD_BODY_TEMP' 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-2006-5764?

free file hosting: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5764 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5764 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-2006-5764 affect?

CVE-2006-5764 affects free file hosting. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contact.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: the provenance of this information is unknown;

How urgent is CVE-2006-5764?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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