How severe is CVE-2006-4580?

CVE-2006-4580 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4580 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4580?

CVE-2006-4580 affects The Address Book. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4580?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-4580 published?

CVE-2006-4580 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4580

CVE-2006-4580 is a high-severity vulnerability in The Address Book with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: The Address Book
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

register.php in The Address Book 1.04e allows remote attackers to bypass the "Allow User Self-Registration" setting and create arbitrary users by setting the mode parameter to "confirm".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4580?: register.php in The Address Book 1.04e allows remote attackers to bypass the "Allow User Self-Registration" setting and create arbitrary users by setting the mode parameter to "confirm".
How severe is CVE-2006-4580?: CVE-2006-4580 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4580 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4580?: CVE-2006-4580 affects The Address Book. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4580?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-4580 published?: CVE-2006-4580 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:the_address_book:the_address_book:1.04e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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