CVE-2006-5077: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/admin_topic_action_logging.php in Chris Smith Minerva Buil...

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CVE-2006-5077 is an old remote file inclusion flaw in Chris Smith Minerva Build 238 and earlier. If an exposed vulnerable admin PHP script is present, an attacker could cause the server to load attacker-controlled PHP code. That can become full application compromise, but current affected-product and fix details in the bundle are sparse. Likely limited to legacy Minerva deployments, especially internet-facing PHP sites where the admin path remains reachable. Modern exposure depends on whether this obsolete application or copied code still exists. The supplied structured affected-product data is incomplete. Treat confirmed exposed instances as urgent legacy-risk cleanup. The business concern is not broad modern prevalence; it is that a single forgotten vulnerable PHP site could allow server-side code execution. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Minerva Build 238 or earlier installations.; Check vendor or archive advisories for a fixed Minerva release.; Restrict web access to the admin directory where feasible..

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Jun 29, 2026, 10:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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