CVE-2006-2158
CVE-2006-2158 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Stadtaus Guestbook Script with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Stadtaus Guestbook Script
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dynamic variable evaluation vulnerability in index.php in Stadtaus Guestbook Script 1.7 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary program variables via parameters, which are evaluated as PHP variable variables, as demonstrated by performing PHP remote file inclusion using the include_files array parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2158?
- Dynamic variable evaluation vulnerability in index.php in Stadtaus Guestbook Script 1.7 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary program variables via parameters, which are evaluated as PHP variable variables, as demonstrated by performing PHP remote file inclusion using the include_files array parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2158?
- CVE-2006-2158 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2158 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-2158?
- CVE-2006-2158 affects Stadtaus Guestbook Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2158?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-2158 published?
- CVE-2006-2158 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/gbs_17_xpl_pl.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19957
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17845
- http://www.stadtaus.com/forum/t-2600.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1660
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26252
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:stadtaus:guestbook_script:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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