CVE-2006-4269: High severity Mambo x-shop component vulnerability

Published Aug 21, 2006
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Updated

DISPUTED PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.x-shop.php in the x-shop component (comx-shop) 1.7 and earlier for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfigabsolutepath parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third party researchers, stating that there is no mosConfigabsolutepath parameter and no admin.x-shop.php file in the reported package.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mambo x-shop component<=1.7
Joomla x-shop component<=1.7

Event History

Aug 21, 2006
CVE Published
09:04 PM
Disputed
09:04 PM
Aug 22, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4269?

The severity of CVE-2006-4269 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4269?

To fix CVE-2006-4269, upgrade the x-shop component to a version later than 1.7.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-4269?

CVE-2006-4269 affects versions of the x-shop component 1.7 and earlier for both Mambo and Joomla!.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-4269?

CVE-2006-4269 is a remote file inclusion vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

5

Is CVE-2006-4269 still a threat today?

While CVE-2006-4269 has been known for years, its threat level depends on whether vulnerable versions are still in use.

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