CVE-2006-3930: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.a6mambohelpdesk.php in a6mambohelpdesk Mambo Component 18RC1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-3930?

a6mambohelpdesk: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-3930 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3930 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-2006-3930 affect?

CVE-2006-3930 affects a6mambohelpdesk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.a6mambohelpdesk.php in a6mambohelpdesk Mambo Component 18RC1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_live_site parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-3930?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-3930 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting a6mambohelpdesk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.a6mambohelpdesk.php in a6mambohelpdesk Mambo Component 18RC1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_live_site parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mamboxchange

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-31 21:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mamboxchange a6mambohelpdesk UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2 · 18_rc1

Fixed in: newer than 1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy a6mambohelpdesk || rpm -q a6mambohelpdesk || a6mambohelpdesk --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade a6mambohelpdesk

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade a6mambohelpdesk

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 Component 'com_a6mambohelpdesk' 18RC1 - Remote File Inclusion

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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-2006-3930?

a6mambohelpdesk: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3930 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3930 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-2006-3930 affect?

CVE-2006-3930 affects a6mambohelpdesk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.a6mambohelpdesk.php in a6mambohelpdesk Mambo Component 18RC1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_live_site parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3930?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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