CVE-2006-4286: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contentpublisher.php in the contentpublisher component (com_content

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4286 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mambo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contentpublisher.php in the contentpublisher component (com_contentpublisher) for Mambo 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 parties who state that contentpublisher.php protects against direct request in the most recent version. The original researcher is known to be frequently inaccurate

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-22
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

2006-08-22 17:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo mambo DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0.14 · 4.5.0.2 · 4.5.1.3 · 4.5.1_1.0.9 · 4.5.1a · 4.5.1a a · 4.5.1a beta · 4.5.1a beta_2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.14

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mambo sudo apt install mambo=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.14> sudo apt-mark hold mambo

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

dnf --showduplicates list mambo sudo dnf downgrade mambo-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.14> sudo dnf versionlock add mambo

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-2006-4286?

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

Is CVE-2006-4286 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4286 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-2006-4286 affect?

CVE-2006-4286 affects mambo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contentpublisher.php in the contentpublisher component (com_contentpublisher) for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NO

How urgent is CVE-2006-4286?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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