CVE-2006-5232: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in iSearch 2.16 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5232 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting isearch. 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 iSearch 2.16 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the isearch_path parameter in (1) index.php, (2) viewcache.php, (3) sitemap.php, (4) isearch.inc.php, (5) google_sitemap.php, (6) stats.php, or (7) auto_spider_img.php. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a third party who shows that $isearch_path is set to a constant value. CVE analysis as of 20061010 is inconc

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: isearch

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-11 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

isearch isearch DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.16

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.16

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison isearch sudo apt install isearch=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.16> sudo apt-mark hold isearch

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

dnf --showduplicates list isearch sudo dnf downgrade isearch-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.16> sudo dnf versionlock add isearch

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.

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: ISearch 2.16 - 'ISEARCH_PATH' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-5232?

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

Is CVE-2006-5232 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5232 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-2006-5232 affect?

CVE-2006-5232 affects isearch. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in iSearch 2.16 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the isearch_path parameter in (1) index.php, (2) viewcache.php, (3) sitemap.php, (4) isearch.inc.php, (5) g

How urgent is CVE-2006-5232?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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