CVE-2006-5458

Hinton Design phpht Topsites < 1.0 - Remote File Inclusion via phpht_real_path Parameter

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5458. PoCs published by Mehmet Ince.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in phpht Topsites due to improper input validation of the 'phpht_real_path' parameter. An attacker can include arbitrary remote files by manipulating the parameter in the 'common.php' script.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in common.php in Hinton Design phpht Topsites allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpht_real_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Mehmet Ince · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2526

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in phpht Topsites due to improper input validation of the 'phpht_real_path' parameter. An attacker can include arbitrary remote files by manipulating the parameter in the 'common.php' script.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpht Topsites
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server · Attacker must be able to reach the target URL
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4023
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2526
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29492
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20491
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22404

Scores

EPSS 0.0313
EPSS Percentile 86.2%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
hinton_design/phpht_topsites < 1.0
Published Oct 23, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026