CVE-2006-5838 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in the NewP News Publication System 1.0.0, specifically within the lib/class.Database.php component. When the register_globals PHP setting is enabled, attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the 'path' parameter. This vulnerability carries 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, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:newp:news_publication_system:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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