How severe is CVE-2006-5588?

CVE-2006-5588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-5588 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-2006-5588?

CVE-2006-5588 affects Cms Faethon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5588?

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-2006-5588 published?

CVE-2006-5588 was published on 2006-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5588

CVE-2006-5588 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cms Faethon 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: Cms Faethon
Published: 2006-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in CMS Faethon 2.0 Ultimate and earlier, when register_globals and magic_quotes_gpc are enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mainpath parameter to (1) includes/rss-reader.php or (2) admin/config.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-3185.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5588?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in CMS Faethon 2.0 Ultimate and earlier, when register_globals and magic_quotes_gpc are enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mainpath parameter to (1) includes/rss-reader.php or (2) admin/config.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-3185.
How severe is CVE-2006-5588?: CVE-2006-5588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5588 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-2006-5588?: CVE-2006-5588 affects Cms Faethon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5588?: 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-2006-5588 published?: CVE-2006-5588 was published on 2006-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cms_faethon:cms_faethon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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