CVE-2006-4288: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.a6mambocredits.php in the a6mambocredits component (com_a6mam

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4288 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting a6mambocredits 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.a6mambocredits.php in the a6mambocredits component (com_a6mambocredits) 2.0.0 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_live_site parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.8% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
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 a6mambocredits component DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy a6mambocredits-component || rpm -q a6mambocredits-component || a6mambocredits-component --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison a6mambocredits-component sudo apt install a6mambocredits-component=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold a6mambocredits-component

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

dnf --showduplicates list a6mambocredits-component sudo dnf downgrade a6mambocredits-component-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add a6mambocredits-component

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 'com_a6mambocredits' 1.0.0 - 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-2006-4288?

a6mambocredits component: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4288 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4288 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-2006-4288 affect?

CVE-2006-4288 affects a6mambocredits component. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.a6mambocredits.php in the a6mambocredits component (com_a6mambocredits) 2.0.0 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_live_site

How urgent is CVE-2006-4288?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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