How severe is CVE-2006-5232?

CVE-2006-5232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5232?

CVE-2006-5232 affects Isearch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5232?

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-2006-5232 published?

CVE-2006-5232 was published on 2006-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5232

CVE-2006-5232 is a high-severity vulnerability in Isearch 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Isearch
Published: 2006-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in iSearch 2.16 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the isearch_path parameter in (1) index.php, (2) viewcache.php, (3) sitemap.php, (4) isearch.inc.php, (5) google_sitemap.php, (6) stats.php, or (7) auto_spider_img.php. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party who shows that $isearch_path is set to a constant value. CVE analysis as of 20061010 is inconclusive, although the original researcher is known to make mistakes

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5232?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in iSearch 2.16 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the isearch_path parameter in (1) index.php, (2) viewcache.php, (3) sitemap.php, (4) isearch.inc.php, (5) google_sitemap.php, (6) stats.php, or (7) auto_spider_img.php. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party who shows that $isearch_path is set to a constant value. CVE analysis as of 20061010 is inconclusive, although the original researcher is known to make mistakes
How severe is CVE-2006-5232?: CVE-2006-5232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5232?: CVE-2006-5232 affects Isearch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5232?: 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-2006-5232 published?: CVE-2006-5232 was published on 2006-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:isearch:isearch:2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*