CVE-2006-3340: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Pearl For Mambo module 1.6 for Mambo, when register_glob

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MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3340 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting pearl for mambo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Pearl For Mambo module 1.6 for Mambo, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) phpbb_root_path parameter in (a) includes/functions_cms.php and the (2) GlobalSettings[templatesDirectory] parameter in multiple files in the "includes" directory including (b) adminSensored.php, (c) adminBoards.php, (d) adminAttachments.php, (e) adminAvatars

Why this priority

EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	15.6% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pearlinger

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-03 18:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pearlinger pearl for mambo DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5 · 1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pearl-for-mambo sudo apt install pearl-for-mambo=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold pearl-for-mambo

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pearl-for-mambo sudo dnf downgrade pearl-for-mambo-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add pearl-for-mambo

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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 Component Pearl 1.6 - Multiple Remote File Inclusions

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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-2006-3340?

pearl for mambo: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3340 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3340 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-2006-3340 affect?

CVE-2006-3340 affects pearl for mambo. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Pearl For Mambo module 1.6 for Mambo, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) phpbb_root_path parameter in (a) includes/functio

How urgent is CVE-2006-3340?

Priority 47/100. EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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