CVE-2006-5521

Net_DNS < 0.03 - Remote File Inclusion via phpdns_basedir Parameter

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2006-5521. PoCs published by RoMaNcYxHaCkEr, Drago84.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in PhpMyDesktop|arcade 1.0 Final. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the 'phpdns_basedir' parameter in the RR.php file, allowing an attacker to include and execute remote shellcode.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in DNS/RR.php in Net_DNS 0.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpdns_basedir parameter.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by RoMaNcYxHaCkEr · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4755

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in PhpMyDesktop|arcade 1.0 Final. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the 'phpdns_basedir' parameter in the RR.php file, allowing an attacker to include and execute remote shellcode.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PhpMyDesktop|arcade 1.0 Final
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target application · Remote shell or malicious file hosted on an attacker-controlled server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Drago84 · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2614

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Net_DNS-0.03. The vulnerability arises from insecure handling of the `phpdns_basedir` parameter in `RR.php`, allowing an attacker to include arbitrary remote files.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Net_DNS-0.03
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 (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29698
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20666
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22522
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4185
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2614
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4755

Scores

EPSS 0.0314
EPSS Percentile 86.2%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
net_dns/net_dns < 0.03
Published Oct 26, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026