CVE-2006-5517: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Rhode Island Open Meetings Filing Application (OMFA)...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-5517 is a set of remote file inclusion flaws in Rhode Island Open Meetings Filing Application. If an exposed vulnerable instance still exists, an attacker could make the PHP application load attacker-controlled code, leading to server compromise. Exposure is likely limited to legacy OMFA deployments, especially internet-facing PHP installations. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so defenders should identify deployments by application name, code paths, and historical ownership rather than relying on CPE matching. Treat as a high-priority legacy exposure check, not a broad emergency. The impact is serious if the application is reachable, but evidence in the bundle points to an old, niche product with no confirmed active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify and inventory any OMFA deployments or archived copies exposed to the web.; Check original vendor or maintainer guidance; no patch is named in the bundle.; Retire or isolate OMFA if no supported fixed version exists..

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

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