CVE-2006-5291: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5291: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/includes/spaw/spaw_control.class.php in Download-Engine 1....

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/includes/spaw/spaw_control.class.php in Download-Engine 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the spaw_root parameter. NOTE: CVE analysis suggests that this issue is actually in a third party product, SPAW Editor PHP Edition, so this issue is probably a duplicate of CVE-2006-4656.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 19:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old PHP issue could let an attacker make a vulnerable Download-Engine/SPAW component load attacker-controlled PHP and run it on the server. The record says the flaw may really belong to the third-party SPAW Editor PHP Edition and may duplicate CVE-2006-4656, so ownership and exact affected scope are uncertain. Likely exposure is limited to legacy PHP sites running Download-Engine 1.4.2 or bundled SPAW Editor PHP Edition with the referenced file reachable by web requests. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete. Prioritize any internet-facing legacy PHP servers. The business risk is server compromise if the vulnerable component is exposed, but scope is likely narrow and evidence of active exploitation is not provided. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy Download-Engine and SPAW Editor PHP Edition deployments.; Check vendor or upstream SPAW guidance before applying any specific fix.; Apply verified SPAW upstream updates if the vulnerable component is present..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 10:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 16, 2006, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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2521CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
downloadengine-spaw-file-include(29493)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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