CVE-2006-3262: SQL injection vulnerability in the Weblinks module (weblinks.php) in Mambo 4.6rc1 and earlier allows remote at

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-3262?

mambo: upgrade to newer than 4.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-3262 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3262 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-3262 affect?

CVE-2006-3262 affects mambo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the Weblinks module (weblinks.php) in Mambo 4.6rc1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the title parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-3262?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-3262 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mambo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the Weblinks module (weblinks.php) in Mambo 4.6rc1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the title parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mambo

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-27 21:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo mambo UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.6

Fixed in: newer than 4.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mambo || rpm -q mambo || mambo --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mambo

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mambo

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Mambo 4.6rc1 - Weblinks Blind SQL Injection (1)
Exploit-DB: Mambo 4.6rc1 - Weblinks Blind SQL Injection (2)

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-3262?

mambo: upgrade to newer than 4.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3262 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3262 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-3262 affect?

CVE-2006-3262 affects mambo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the Weblinks module (weblinks.php) in Mambo 4.6rc1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the title parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3262?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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