CVE-2006-5473: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5473: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Description.php in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earl...

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Description.php in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the lib_dir parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by CVE as of 20061023, since there is no Description.php file included in the product, and the existing "Description" file contains documentation, not functioning code

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

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This is an old, disputed CVE about a reported PHP remote file inclusion issue in Softerra PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 and earlier. CVE notes the named file may not exist in the product, and the similarly named file appears to be documentation, not executable code. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still carrying legacy Softerra PHP Developer Library code or custom derivatives. The source bundle does not prove a vulnerable file exists in default distributions, so exposure should be confirmed from deployed code rather than assumed. Do not treat this as confirmed critical exposure without code evidence. Prioritize a quick legacy-code inventory if old PHP libraries remain in production; otherwise this should sit behind current, verified internet-facing risks. Mitigation focus: Inventory any legacy PHP Developer Library 1.5.3 or earlier deployments.; Remove or isolate obsolete library copies that are not business-critical.; If custom include logic exists, restrict includes to local allowlisted paths..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 24, 2006, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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