CVE-2006-5258

Name: CVE-2006-5258
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-12T22:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5258 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The spell checking component of (1) Asbru Web Content Management before 6.1.22, (2) Asbru Web Content Editor before 6.0.22, and (3) Asbru Website Manager before 6.0.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an unspecified parameter that is not sanitized before Aspell is invoked.. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The spell checking component of (1) Asbru Web Content Management before 6.1.22, (2) Asbru Web Content Editor before 6.0.22, and (3) Asbru Website Manager before 6.0.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an unspecified parameter that is not sanitized before Aspell is invoked.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.25%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asbru Software	Asbru Web Content Management	<= 6.1.20
Asbru Software	Asbru Web Content Management	6.0
Asbru Software	Asbru Web Content Management	6.0.17
Asbru Software	Asbru Web Content Management	6.1
Asbru Software	Asbru Web Content Management	6.1.19
Asbru Software	Asbru Website Manager	6.0.20

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-10/0306.html
http://editor.asbrusoft.com/page.php/id=727
http://secunia.com/advisories/22344Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22353
http://secunia.com/advisories/22472Vendor Advisory
http://wcm.asbrusoft.com/page.php/id=791Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20544
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4004Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4060Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4061Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-10/0306.html
http://editor.asbrusoft.com/page.php/id=727
http://secunia.com/advisories/22344Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22353
http://secunia.com/advisories/22472Vendor Advisory
http://wcm.asbrusoft.com/page.php/id=791Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20544
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4004Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4060Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4061Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5258?

How severe is CVE-2006-5258?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5258 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5258?

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Source: NVD / NIST