How severe is CVE-2006-5531?

CVE-2006-5531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5531 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-2006-5531?

CVE-2006-5531 affects Ascended Development Ascended Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5531?

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-2006-5531 published?

CVE-2006-5531 was published on 2006-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5531

CVE-2006-5531 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ascended Development Ascended Guestbook 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: Ascended Development Ascended Guestbook
Published: 2006-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5531?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2006-5531?: CVE-2006-5531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5531 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-2006-5531?: CVE-2006-5531 affects Ascended Development Ascended Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5531?: 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-2006-5531 published?: CVE-2006-5531 was published on 2006-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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