CVE-2006-5497: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in themes/program/themesettings.inc.php in Segue CMS 1.5.8 and earlier

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5497?

segue cms: upgrade to newer than 1.5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5497 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5497 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-2006-5497 affect?

CVE-2006-5497 affects segue cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in themes/program/themesettings.inc.php in Segue CMS 1.5.8 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the themesdir parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5497?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5497 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting segue cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in themes/program/themesettings.inc.php in Segue CMS 1.5.8 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the themesdir parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: middlebury college

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-25 10:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

middlebury college segue cms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.5.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy segue-cms || rpm -q segue-cms || segue-cms --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade segue-cms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade segue-cms

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: Segue CMS 1.5.8 - 'themesdir' Remote File Inclusion

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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-2006-5497?

segue cms: upgrade to newer than 1.5.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5497 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5497 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-2006-5497 affect?

CVE-2006-5497 affects segue cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in themes/program/themesettings.inc.php in Segue CMS 1.5.8 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the themesdir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5497?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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