CVE-2006-4889: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Telekorn SignKorn Guestbook (SL) 1.3 and earlier, when r

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4889?

signkorn guestbook: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4889 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4889 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-4889 affect?

CVE-2006-4889 affects signkorn guestbook. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Telekorn SignKorn Guestbook (SL) 1.3 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir_path parameter in (1) index.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4889?

Priority 47/100. EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4889 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting signkorn guestbook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Telekorn SignKorn Guestbook (SL) 1.3 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir_path parameter in (1) index.php, (2) includes/functions.gb.php, (3) includes/functions.admin.php, (4) includes/admin.inc.php, (5) help.php, (6) smile.php, (7) entry.php; (8) adminhelp0.php, (9) adminhelp1.php, (10) adminhelp2.php, and (11

Why this priority

EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	16.7% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: telekorn

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-19 21:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

telekorn signkorn guestbook UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3 · 1.1 · 1.2

Fixed in: newer than 1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy signkorn-guestbook || rpm -q signkorn-guestbook || signkorn-guestbook --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade signkorn-guestbook

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade signkorn-guestbook

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Telekorn Signkorn Guestbook 1.3 - 'dir_path' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Telekorn Signkorn Guestbook 1.x - '/admin/admin.php?dir_path' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Telekorn Signkorn Guestbook 1.x - '/admin/config.php?dir_path' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Telekorn Signkorn Guestbook 1.x - '/admin/index.php?dir_path' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Telekorn Signkorn Guestbook 1.x - '/admin/log.php?dir_path' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Telekorn Signkorn Guestbook 1.x - '/admin/preview.php?dir_path' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Telekorn Signkorn Guestbook 1.x - '/help/de/adminhelp0.php?dir_path' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Telekorn Signkorn Guestbook 1.x - '/help/de/adminhelp1.php?dir_path' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4889?

signkorn guestbook: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4889 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4889 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-2006-4889 affect?

CVE-2006-4889 affects signkorn guestbook. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Telekorn SignKorn Guestbook (SL) 1.3 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the dir_path parameter in (1) index.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4889?

Priority 47/100. EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-4788 MEDIUM 5.1 UPGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/log.inc.php in Telekorn SignKorn Guestbook (SL) 1.3 and ea

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