CVE-2006-0659
CWE-94Published: February 13, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Multiple PHP remote file include vulnerabilities in RunCMS 1.2 and earlier, with register_globals and allow_url_fopen enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the bbPath[path] parameter in (1) class.forumposts.php and (2) forumpollrenderer.php.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-0659 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-0659. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-0659 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts