CVE-2006-5289

vtiger CRM <= 4.2 - Remote File Inclusion via calpath Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5289. PoCs published by the_day.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in vtiger CRM <=4.2 due to improper verification of the 'calpath' parameter in multiple PHP scripts. Attackers can include arbitrary PHP code from external resources, leading to remote code execution.

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Vtiger CRM 4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the calpath parameter to (1) modules/Calendar/admin/update.php, (2) modules/Calendar/admin/scheme.php, or (3) modules/Calendar/calendar.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by the_day · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2508

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in vtiger CRM <=4.2 due to improper verification of the 'calpath' parameter in multiple PHP scripts. Attackers can include arbitrary PHP code from external resources, leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: vtiger CRM <=4.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target · PHP register_globals enabled (for some contexts)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29416
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20435
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1722
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2508
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448092/100/0/threaded

Scores

EPSS 0.0781
EPSS Percentile 93.9%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
vtiger/vtiger_crm 4.2
Published Oct 13, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026