CVE-2006-5240

Docmint <2.0 - Remote Code Execution

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5240. PoCs published by K-159.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in docmint <= 2.0 by manipulating the MY_ENV[BASE_ENGINE_LOC] parameter to include and execute a remote command shell. It sends crafted HTTP requests to achieve remote code execution (RCE).

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in engine/require.php in Docmint 2.0 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the MY_ENV[BASE_ENGINE_LOC] parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by K-159 · perlwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2493

This exploit leverages a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in docmint <= 2.0 by manipulating the MY_ENV[BASE_ENGINE_LOC] parameter to include and execute a remote command shell. It sends crafted HTTP requests to achieve remote code execution (RCE).

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: docmint <= 2.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote command shell accessible via HTTP · Network access to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (10)

Core 10
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017026
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1709
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29390
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20409
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448013/100/0/threaded
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22343
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://www.docmint.net/index.php?id=54
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2493
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3968

Scores

EPSS 0.0397
EPSS Percentile 89.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
docmint/docmint_cms < 2.0
Published Oct 12, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026