CVE-2006-2158

Name: CVE-2006-2158
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-05-03T10:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.60%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2158 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Dynamic variable evaluation vulnerability in index.php in Stadtaus Guestbook Script 1.7 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary program variables via parameters, which are evaluated as PHP variable variables, as demonstrated by performing PHP remote file inclusion using the include_files array parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dynamic variable evaluation vulnerability in index.php in Stadtaus Guestbook Script 1.7 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary program variables via parameters, which are evaluated as PHP variable variables, as demonstrated by performing PHP remote file inclusion using the include_files array parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.60%

72.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Stadtaus	Guestbook Script	<= 1.7

References

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2158?

How severe is CVE-2006-2158?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2158 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2158?

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Source: NVD / NIST