CVE-2006-4556: High severity Joomla JIM component vulnerability

Published Sep 6, 2006
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Updated

DISPUTED PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in the JIM component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfigabsolutepath parameter. NOTE: another researcher has stated that the product distribution does not include an index.php file. Also, this might be related to CVE-2006-4242.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Joomla JIM component
Mambo JIM component

Event History

Sep 6, 2006
CVE Published
12:04 AM
Disputed
12:04 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4556?

CVE-2006-4556 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4556?

To fix CVE-2006-4556, it is recommended to update the affected JIM component for Joomla or Mambo to a patched version.

3

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2006-4556?

CVE-2006-4556 can be exploited to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, leading to complete compromise.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-4556?

CVE-2006-4556 affects the JIM component in multiple versions of Joomla and Mambo.

5

Is CVE-2006-4556 still a threat today?

While CVE-2006-4556 was reported in 2006, it remains a threat for systems that have not updated or mitigated this vulnerability.

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