CVE-2006-5166

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions.php in PHP Web Scripts Easy Banner Free allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the s[phppath] parameter.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 84.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 5, 2006

Last Modified

April 23, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/1684
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447499/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20295
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29311
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1684
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447499/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20295
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29311

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-28737✓ verified
First seen Oct 2, 2006
PHP Web Scripts Easy Banner - 'functions.php' Remote File Inclusion
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-5166?

CVE-2006-5166 is a none vulnerability published on October 5, 2006. PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions.php in PHP Web Scripts Easy Banner Free allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the s[phppath] parameter.

When was CVE-2006-5166 disclosed?

CVE-2006-5166 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 5, 2006, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-5166 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-5166 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 84.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-5166?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-5166, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-5166

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