CVE-2006-4241: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in processor/reporter.sql.php in the Reporter Mambo component (com_rep

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4241 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting reporter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in processor/reporter.sql.php in the Reporter Mambo component (com_reporter) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-21
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

2006-08-21 18:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mamboxchange reporter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison reporter sudo apt install reporter=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold reporter

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

dnf --showduplicates list reporter sudo dnf downgrade reporter-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add reporter

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 Reporter 1.0 - 'Reporter.sql.php' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4241?

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

Is CVE-2006-4241 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4241 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-2006-4241 affect?

CVE-2006-4241 affects reporter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in processor/reporter.sql.php in the Reporter Mambo component (com_reporter) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4241?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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