Is CVE-2006-6550 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2006-6550, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2006-6550 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2006-6550 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-6550?

CVE-2006-6550 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2006-6550

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 14, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in common.php in Phorum 3.2.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the db_file parameter. NOTE: CVE disputes this vulnerability because db_file is defined before use

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-6550 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-2006-6550. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.