Is CVE-2006-7052 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2006-7052, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2006-7052 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2006-7052 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-7052?

CVE-2006-7052 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2006-7052

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 24, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in DotWidget For Articles (dotwidgeta) 0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the (1) file_path parameter to (a) index.php, (b) showcatpicks.php, and (c) showarticle.php; and the (2) admin_header_file and (3) admin_footer_file parameters to (d) admin/authors.php, (e) admin/index.php, (f) admin/categories.php, (g) admin/editconfig.php, and (h) admin/articles.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-7052 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-2006-7052. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.