CVE-2006-5436

FreeFAQ 1.0.e - Remote File Inclusion via faqpath Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5436. PoCs published by Alireza Ahari.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Free Faq 1.0.e by injecting a malicious URL into the 'faqpath' parameter, allowing arbitrary command execution via a remote shell script. The PoC uses Perl to send HTTP requests with attacker-controlled input.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in FreeFAQ 1.0.e allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the faqpath parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Alireza Ahari · perlwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28830

This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Free Faq 1.0.e by injecting a malicious URL into the 'faqpath' parameter, allowing arbitrary command execution via a remote shell script. The PoC uses Perl to send HTTP requests with attacker-controlled input.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Free Faq 1.0.e
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target web server · Ability to host a malicious script on an attacker-controlled server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20621

Scores

EPSS 0.0205
EPSS Percentile 78.8%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
freefaq/freefaq 1.0.e
Published Oct 20, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026