CVE-2006-5258: The spell checking component of (1) Asbru Web Content Management before 6.1.22, (2) Asbru Web Content Editor b

Routine

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5258 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting asbru web content management, asbru website manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-10-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: asbru software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-12 22:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

asbru software asbru web content management UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.1.20 · 6.0 · 6.0.17 · 6.1 · 6.1.19

Fixed in: newer than 6.1.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy asbru-web-content-management || rpm -q asbru-web-content-management || asbru-web-content-management --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.1.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade asbru-web-content-management

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade asbru-web-content-management

Note

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

asbru software asbru website manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0.20

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.20

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy asbru-website-manager || rpm -q asbru-website-manager || asbru-website-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison asbru-website-manager sudo apt install asbru-website-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.20> sudo apt-mark hold asbru-website-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list asbru-website-manager sudo dnf downgrade asbru-website-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.20> sudo dnf versionlock add asbru-website-manager

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-2006-5258?

asbru web content management: upgrade to newer than 6.1.20; asbru website manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5258 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5258 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-2006-5258 affect?

CVE-2006-5258 affects asbru web content management, asbru website manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). 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

How urgent is CVE-2006-5258?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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