CVE-2006-5021 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 27 Sep 2006 Updated 3 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in RedBLoG via remote file inclusion in multiple parameters.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-5021?

CVE-2006-5021 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Sep 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in redgun RedBLoG 0.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in (1) the root parameter in imgen.php, and the root_path parameter in (2) admin/config.php, (3) common.php, and (4) admin/index.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5021?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redblog Redblog.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5021?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5021 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2006-5021 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5021 exists.

Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6589-x6h4-26gm.