CVE-2006-5255: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in addnews.php in Greg Neustaetter gCards 1.13 allows remote attack...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old, disputed report about gCards 1.13. The claim was that addnews.php could load attacker-controlled remote PHP code. The CVE record also says another researcher found the variable was defined before use, and CVE analysis agreed with the dispute, so urgency depends on confirming any legacy gCards code and local modifications. Exposure is likely limited to legacy sites running Greg Neustaetter gCards 1.13 or forks containing addnews.php. The supplied affected metadata is n/a, so inventories must verify product presence, version, and whether local code differs from the disputed public report. Handle as a legacy exposure review, not an emergency without corroborating evidence. If gCards is present on an internet-facing system, prioritize removal, isolation, or replacement because unsupported PHP applications create broader operational risk beyond this disputed CVE. Mitigation focus: Check whether any public site still runs gCards 1.13 or related forked code.; Review vendor or maintainer guidance if still available before assuming a specific fix.; Remove or isolate obsolete gCards deployments that are no longer business-required..

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Jun 29, 2026, 10:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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