CVE-2006-5734
PHPMailer Local file inclusion
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ATutor 1.5.3.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) section parameter in (a) documentation/common/frame_toc.php and (b) documentation/common/search.php, the (2) req_lang parameter in documentation/common/search.php and (c) documentation/common/vitals.inc.php, the (3) row[dir_name] parameter in (d) include/classes/module/module.class.php, and the (4) lang_path parameter in (e) include/classes/phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php. NOTE: the print.php vector is already covered by CVE-2005-3404.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
7.5
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ATutor 1.5.3.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) section parameter in (a) documentation/common/frame_toc.php and (b) documentation/common/search.php, the (2) req_lang parameter in documentation/common/search.php and (c) documentation/common/vitals.inc.php, the (3) row[dir_name] parameter in (d) include/classes/module/module.class.php, and the (4) lang_path parameter in (e) include/classes/phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php. NOTE: the print.php vector is already covered by CVE-2005-3404.
- Record
CVE-2006-5734- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ATutor 1.5.3.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) section parameter in (a) documentation/common/frame_toc.php and (b) documentation/common/search.php, the (2) req_lang parameter in documentation/common/search.php and (c) documentation/common/vitals.inc.php, the (3) row[dir_name] parameter in (d) include/classes/module/module.class.php, and the (4) lang_path parameter in (e) include/classes/phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php. NOTE: the print.php vector is already covered by CVE-2005-3404.
- Record
CVE-2006-5734- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2024-0577 No score
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ATutor 1.5.3.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) section parameter in (a) documentation/common/frame_toc.php and (b) documentation/common/search.php, the (2) req_lang parameter in documentation/common/search.php and (c) documentation/common/vitals.inc.php, the (3) row[dir_name] parameter in (d) include/classes/module/module.class.php, and the (4) lang_path parameter in (e) include/classes/phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php. NOTE: the print.php vector is already covered by CVE-2005-3404.
- Record
EUVD-2024-0577- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-8jc3-5p29-qgjx No score
PHPMailer Local file inclusion
Impact
Arbitrary local file inclusion via the $lang property, remotely exploitable if host application passes unfiltered user data into that property. The 3 CVEs listed are applications that used PHPMailer that were vulnerable to this problem.
Patches
It's not known exactly when this was fixed in the host applications, but it was fixed in PHPMailer 5.2.0.
Workarounds
Filter and validate user-supplied data before use.
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-5734 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-3215 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-2021 Example exploit: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14893
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open a private issue in the PHPMailer project
- Record
GHSA-8jc3-5p29-qgjx- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-8jc3-5p29-qgjx No score
PHPMailer Local file inclusion
Impact
Arbitrary local file inclusion via the $lang property, remotely exploitable if host application passes unfiltered user data into that property. The 3 CVEs listed are applications that used PHPMailer that were vulnerable to this problem.
Patches
It's not known exactly when this was fixed in the host applications, but it was fixed in PHPMailer 5.2.0.
Workarounds
Filter and validate user-supplied data before use.
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-5734 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-3215 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-2021 Example exploit: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14893
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Open a private issue in the PHPMailer project
- Record
GHSA-8jc3-5p29-qgjx- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
phpmailer/phpmailerPackagist |
before 5.2.0 | 5.2.0 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2006-5734 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Adaptive Technology Resource Centre Atutor, published November 6, 2006. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.47%, the 73rd percentile. Fixed in phpmailer/phpmailer 5.2.0.
References
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29693
securityreason.com/securityalert/1823
securityfocus.com/bid/20634
securityfocus.com/archive/1/449233/100/200/threaded
github.com/PHPMailer/PHPMailer/security/advisories/GHSA-8jc3-5p29-qgjx
github.com/advisories/GHSA-8jc3-5p29-qgjx
github.com/PHPMailer/PHPMailer