Is CVE-2006-5786 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2006-5786, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2006-5786 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2006-5786 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-5786?

CVE-2006-5786 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2006-5786

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 7, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in class2.php in e107 0.7.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read and execute PHP code in arbitrary files via ".." sequences in the e107language_e107cookie cookie to gsitemap.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-5786 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-2006-5786. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.