CVE-2006-5636 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Simple Website Software (SWS) version 0.99 and earlier, specifically within the common.php component. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the SWSDIR parameter with a malicious URL. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1, indicating a medium severity with network access, high attack complexity, and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.99CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sws:simple_website_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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