CVE-2006-4281: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in akocomments.php in AkoComment 1.1 module (com_akocomment) for Mambo

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4281 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting akocomment. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in akocomments.php in AkoComment 1.1 module (com_akocomment) for Mambo 4.5 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	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: arthur konze webdesign

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

arthur konze webdesign akocomment DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison akocomment sudo apt install akocomment=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold akocomment

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

dnf --showduplicates list akocomment sudo dnf downgrade akocomment-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add akocomment

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.

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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-2006-4281?

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

Is CVE-2006-4281 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4281 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-2006-4281 affect?

CVE-2006-4281 affects akocomment. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in akocomments.php in AkoComment 1.1 module (com_akocomment) for Mambo 4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4281?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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CVE-2007-3573 MEDIUM 6.8 MITIGATE Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in akocomment allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands
CVE-2006-1421 MEDIUM 5.1 DOWNGRADE Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in akocomment.php in AkoComment 2.0 module for Mambo, with magic_quotes

References

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