CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-4288: Code Injection

First published: Tue Aug 22 2006(Updated: )

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.a6mambocredits.php in the a6mambocredits component (com_a6mambocredits) 2.0.0 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_live_site parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mambo A6mambocredits Component=2.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-4288?

    CVE-2006-4288 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-4288?

    To fix CVE-2006-4288, upgrade the a6mambocredits component to version 2.0.1 or later.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-4288?

    CVE-2006-4288 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on affected Mambo installations.

  • Which versions of Mambo are affected by CVE-2006-4288?

    CVE-2006-4288 affects version 2.0.0 and earlier of the a6mambocredits component in Mambo.

  • Is CVE-2006-4288 a common vulnerability?

    CVE-2006-4288 is known in the security community, but its prevalence depends on the usage of the vulnerable Mambo component.

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