Is CVE-2006-3611 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2006-3611, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2006-3611 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2006-3611 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-3611?

CVE-2006-3611 has a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2006-3611

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 18, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in pm.php in Phorum 5 allows remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the GLOBALS[template] parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into a log file, which is then included by pm.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-3611 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-2006-3611. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.