How severe is CVE-2006-2578?

CVE-2006-2578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2578?

CVE-2006-2578 affects Esyndicat Esyndicat Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2578?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-2578 published?

CVE-2006-2578 was published on 2006-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2578

CVE-2006-2578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Esyndicat Esyndicat Directory with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Esyndicat Esyndicat Directory
Published: 2006-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

admin/cron.php in eSyndicat Directory 1.2, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary PHP code via a null-terminated value in the path_to_config parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2578?: admin/cron.php in eSyndicat Directory 1.2, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary PHP code via a null-terminated value in the path_to_config parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-2578?: CVE-2006-2578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2578?: CVE-2006-2578 affects Esyndicat Esyndicat Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2578 published?: CVE-2006-2578 was published on 2006-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:esyndicat:esyndicat_directory:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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