CVE-2006-5521 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Net_DNS 0.03 and earlier, specifically within the DNS/RR.php component. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this by manipulating the phpdns_basedir parameter to execute arbitrary PHP code. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the CISA KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.03CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:net_dns:net_dns:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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