CVE-2006-4296: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in classes/Tar.php in bigAPE-Backup component (com_babackup) for Mambo

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2006-4296 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bigape-backup 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 classes/Tar.php in bigAPE-Backup component (com_babackup) for Mambo 1.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via 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	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-23
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

2006-08-23 01:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo bigape-backup component MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bigape-backup-component || rpm -q bigape-backup-component || bigape-backup-component --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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 bigAPE-Backup 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-2006-4296?

bigape-backup component: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4296 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4296 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-2006-4296 affect?

CVE-2006-4296 affects bigape-backup component. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in classes/Tar.php in bigAPE-Backup component (com_babackup) for Mambo 1.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4296?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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