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Plain-English summary
CVE-2006-5480 describes a remote file inclusion flaw in Castor PHP Web Builder 1.1.1. A remote attacker could cause the application to load attacker-controlled PHP through the rootpath parameter, leading to arbitrary code execution on the web server.
Executive priority
Prioritize validation if any legacy PHP applications remain exposed. The business risk is server compromise from an old web application flaw, but urgency depends on whether Castor PHP Web Builder 1.1.1 is actually deployed.
Technical view
The reported issue is in lib/rs.php, where the rootpath parameter can be used for PHP remote file inclusion. The CVE record identifies Castor PHP Web Builder 1.1.1 and states that remote attackers may execute arbitrary PHP code. The bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, vendor patch, or detailed affected CPE data.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely limited to legacy internet-facing installations of 2le.net Castor PHP Web Builder 1.1.1. The source bundle does not identify broader products, maintained branches, hosted services, or downstream packages.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes an Exploit-DB reference, so public exploit information exists. CISA KEV is false, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. Treat public-facing legacy instances as high risk until validated.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse and old. The CVE record gives the vulnerable file, parameter, version, and impact, but no CVSS, CWE, patch status, or confirmed exploitation. Public exploit reference increases practical risk for exposed systems.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or archive guidance for an official fix or upgrade path.
- Remove or disable Castor PHP Web Builder 1.1.1 if no supported fix exists.
- Restrict public access to any remaining legacy instance.
- Review PHP hardening settings with attention to remote include behavior.
- Monitor web logs for suspicious rootpath parameter activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory web servers for Castor PHP Web Builder 1.1.1.
- Confirm whether lib/rs.php is present and reachable.
- Review code for rootpath-controlled include or require behavior.
- Check access logs for rootpath values referencing external resources.
- Document whether any instance is internet-facing or authenticated only.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- castor-rs-file-include(29704)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 22527CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA
- 2606CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 20658CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID
- ADV-2006-4143CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN
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