How severe is CVE-2006-6279?

CVE-2006-6279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6279?

CVE-2006-6279 affects Alexphpteam Alex Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6279?

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

When was CVE-2006-6279 published?

CVE-2006-6279 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6279

CVE-2006-6279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alexphpteam Alex Guestbook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alexphpteam Alex Guestbook
Published: 2006-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

index.php in @lex Guestbook 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a skin parameter referencing a nonexistent skin, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6279?: index.php in @lex Guestbook 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a skin parameter referencing a nonexistent skin, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2006-6279?: CVE-2006-6279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6279?: CVE-2006-6279 affects Alexphpteam Alex Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6279 published?: CVE-2006-6279 was published on 2006-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alexphpteam:alex_guestbook:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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