CVE-2006-5518 describes multiple remote file inclusion vulnerabilities within Christopher Fowler's RSSonate application. Specifically, attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code by injecting a malicious URL into the PROJECT_ROOT parameter of xml2rss.php, config_local.php, rssonate.php, and sql2xml.php. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or currently active on hot lists, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:christopher_fowler:rssonate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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