CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-4129

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.webring.docs.php in the Webring Component (com_webring) 1.0 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the component_dir parameter.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability enables remote code execution, potentially leading to full server compromise, data theft, or backdoor installation. Organizations using the vulnerable component are exposed to unauthenticated attacks.

Recommendation

Immediately update the Webring component to a version newer than 1.0 or remove it if not needed. Additionally, disable allow_url_include in PHP configuration and check for signs of unauthorized access.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.webring.docs.php in the Webring Component (com_webring) 1.0 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the component_dir parameter.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS