CVE-2006-5022 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Joshua Wilson pNews System 1.1.0, specifically within the includes/global.php file. Attackers can exploit this by injecting a URL into the "nbs" parameter, leading to the execution of arbitrary PHP code on the affected server. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code is available via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pnews_systems:pnews:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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