Is CVE-2006-3053 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2006-3053, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2006-3053 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2006-3053 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-3053?

CVE-2006-3053 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2006-3053

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 16, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in common.php in PHORUM 5.1.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PHORUM[http_path] parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor, who states "common.php is checked on the very first line of non-comment code that it is not being called directly. It has been this way in all 5.x version of Phorum." CVE analysis concurs with the vendor

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-3053 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-2006-3053. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.