CVE-2006-4271
** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install/upgrade_301.php in Jelsoft...
CVE-2006-4271 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Jelsoft Vbulletin, published August 21, 2006. Its validity is disputed. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.11%, the 82nd percentile.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.11%EPSS, 82nd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install/upgrade_301.php in Jelsoft vBulletin 3.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the step parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this vulnerability, saying "The default vBulletin requires authentication prior to the usage of the upgrade system.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install/upgrade_301.php in Jelsoft vBulletin 3.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the step parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this vulnerability, saying "The default vBulletin requires authentication prior to the usage of the upgrade system.
- Record
CVE-2006-4271- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install/upgrade_301.php in Jelsoft vBulletin 3.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the step parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this vulnerability, saying "The default vBulletin requires authentication prior to the usage of the upgrade system.
- Record
CVE-2006-4271- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-4259No score
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install/upgrade_301.php in Jelsoft vBulletin 3.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the step parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this vulnerability, saying "The default vBulletin requires authentication prior to the usage of the upgrade system.
- Record
EUVD-2006-4259- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-867q-2qrx-4h8mNo score
** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install/upgrade_301.php in Jelsoft...
** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install/upgrade_301.php in Jelsoft vBulletin 3.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the step parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this vulnerability, saying "The default vBulletin requires authentication prior to the usage of the upgrade system."
- Record
GHSA-867q-2qrx-4h8m- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-07/0069.html
pldsoft.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1340
osvdb.org/28210
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-4271
github.com/advisories/GHSA-867q-2qrx-4h8m