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7.5

PowerPortal 1.3a allows remote code execution via URL

CVE-2006-5126 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The PowerPortal 1.3a web application can be tricked into loading a file from any internet address using the file_name[] parameter. An attacker who supplies a malicious URL could cause the server to run their own code, potentially taking control of the site. Update to a patched version or apply the vendor’s recommended configuration changes as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
powerportal powerportal 1.3a
cpe:2.3:a:powerportal:powerportal:1.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in John Himmelman (aka DaRk2k1) PowerPortal 1.3a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the file_name[] parameter.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in John Himmelman (aka DaRk2k1) PowerPortal 1.3a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the file_name[] parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published3 Oct 2006
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-5126 · NVD
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