PatchTheCVECVE-2006-3947: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in components/com_mambatstaff/mambatstaff.php in the Mambatstaff 3.1b
CVE-2006-3947 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mambatstaff. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in components/com_mambatstaff/mambatstaff.php in the Mambatstaff 3.1b and earlier component for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.1% (top 12%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2006-08-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2006-3947?
mambatstaff: upgrade to newer than 3.1b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-3947 being exploited?
CVE-2006-3947 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-2006-3947 affect?
CVE-2006-3947 affects mambatstaff. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in components/com_mambatstaff/mambatstaff.php in the Mambatstaff 3.1b and earlier component for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path par
How urgent is CVE-2006-3947?
Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference