CVE-2006-5590: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in ArticleBeach Script 2.0 and earlier allows remote atta

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5590?

articlebeach script: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5590 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5590 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-2006-5590 affect?

CVE-2006-5590 affects articlebeach script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in ArticleBeach Script 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the page parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5590?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5590 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting articlebeach script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in ArticleBeach Script 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the page 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	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: articlebeach

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-27 18:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

articlebeach articlebeach script UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy articlebeach-script || rpm -q articlebeach-script || articlebeach-script --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade articlebeach-script

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade articlebeach-script

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: ArticleBeach Script 2.0 - 'index.php' 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-2006-5590?

articlebeach script: upgrade to newer than 2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5590 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5590 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-2006-5590 affect?

CVE-2006-5590 affects articlebeach script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in ArticleBeach Script 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the page parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5590?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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