CVE-2006-1563: Direct static code injection vulnerability in config.php in vscripts (aka Kuba Kunkiewicz) [V]Book (aka VBook)

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HIGH 7.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1563 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting vbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Direct static code injection vulnerability in config.php in vscripts (aka Kuba Kunkiewicz) [V]Book (aka VBook) 2.0 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code into the config file, which is included other [V]Book scripts.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vscripts

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-31 11:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vscripts vbook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vbook || rpm -q vbook || vbook --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vbook sudo apt install vbook=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold vbook

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list vbook sudo dnf downgrade vbook-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add vbook

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-1563?

vbook: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1563 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1563 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-1563 affect?

CVE-2006-1563 affects vbook. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Direct static code injection vulnerability in config.php in vscripts (aka Kuba Kunkiewicz) [V]Book (aka VBook) 2.0 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code into the config file, which is included other [V]Book scripts.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1563?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Software pages

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