CVE-2006-5531

ascended_guestbook < 1.0.0 - Remote File Inclusion via CONFIG[path] Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5531. PoCs published by Kacper.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Ascended Guestbook <= 1.0.0 by injecting a malicious URL into the 'CONFIG[path]' parameter, allowing arbitrary command execution via a remote shell.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Kacper · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2631

This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Ascended Guestbook <= 1.0.0 by injecting a malicious URL into the 'CONFIG[path]' parameter, allowing arbitrary command execution via a remote shell.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Ascended Guestbook 1.0.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote shell accessible via URL · Network access to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2631
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4187
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22554
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20710
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29756

Scores

EPSS 0.0268
EPSS Percentile 83.8%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
ascended_development/ascended_guestbook < 1.0.0
Published Oct 26, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026