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CVE-2006-4269: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.x-shop.php in the x-shop component (com_x-shop) 1.7 and earli

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CVE-2006-4269 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting x-shop component, x-shop component. 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.x-shop.php in the x-shop component (com_x-shop) 1.7 and earlier for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third party researchers, stating that there is no mosConfig_absolute_path parameter and no admin.x-shop.php file in the reported package

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2006-08-21
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joomla · mambo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

joomla x-shop component UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.7
Fixed in: newer than 1.7
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy x-shop-component || rpm -q x-shop-component || x-shop-component --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade x-shop-component
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade x-shop-component
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
mambo x-shop component UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.7
Fixed in: newer than 1.7
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy x-shop-component || rpm -q x-shop-component || x-shop-component --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade x-shop-component
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade x-shop-component
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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-2006-4269?

x-shop component: upgrade to newer than 1.7; x-shop component: upgrade to newer than 1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4269 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4269 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-2006-4269 affect?

CVE-2006-4269 affects x-shop component, x-shop component. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.x-shop.php in the x-shop component (com_x-shop) 1.7 and earlier for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4269?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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