CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-4286

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contentpublisher.php in the contentpublisher component (com_contentpublisher) for Mambo. Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. The issue has been disputed by third parties who state that contentpublisher.php protects against direct request in the most recent version.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation could allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, leading to full system compromise. The risk affects organizations using the vulnerable version of the contentpublisher component for Mambo.

Recommendation

Update the contentpublisher component to the latest version, which is reported to protect against direct request. If update is not possible, consider disabling or removing the component.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contentpublisher.php in the contentpublisher component (com_contentpublisher) for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third parties who state that contentpublisher.php protects against direct request in the most recent version. The original researcher is known to be frequently inaccurate

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