CVE-2006-5531

Public Exploit

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in embedded.php in Ascended Guestbook 1.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the CONFIG[path] parameter.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.73% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2631	exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4187	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/22554	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20710	vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29756	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5531?: CVE-2006-5531 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5531?: To fix CVE-2006-5531, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-5531 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-5531 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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