CVE-2006-4270: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mambelfish.class.php in the mambelfish component (com_mambelfish) 1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4270?

mambelfish component: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4270 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4270 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-2006-4270 affect?

CVE-2006-4270 affects mambelfish component. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mambelfish.class.php in the mambelfish component (com_mambelfish) 1.1 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4270?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4270 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mambelfish 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 mambelfish.class.php in the mambelfish component (com_mambelfish) 1.1 and earlier 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	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mambo

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

mambo mambelfish component UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mambelfish-component || rpm -q mambelfish-component || mambelfish-component --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mambelfish-component

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mambelfish-component

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 mambelfish 1.1 - 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-2006-4270?

mambelfish component: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4270 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4270 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-2006-4270 affect?

CVE-2006-4270 affects mambelfish component. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mambelfish.class.php in the mambelfish component (com_mambelfish) 1.1 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4270?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

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