CVE-2006-5459 describes multiple remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Download-Engine 1.4.2 and earlier, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code through manipulated URL parameters in specific admin scripts. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P), it represents a high-severity risk due to its network-based attack vector, low access complexity, and potential for full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, current intelligence indicates no active exploitation, no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and minimal community discussion or media coverage, suggesting it is not a widely targeted vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:alex:downloadengine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
No social media mentions found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.