CVE-2006-4348: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in config.kochsuite.php in the Kochsuite (com_kochsuite) 0.9.4 compone

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4348 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting kochsuite 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 config.kochsuite.php in the Kochsuite (com_kochsuite) 0.9.4 component for Mambo and Joomla! 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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kochsuite component

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-24 21:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kochsuite component kochsuite component DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kochsuite-component sudo apt install kochsuite-component=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.4> sudo apt-mark hold kochsuite-component

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

dnf --showduplicates list kochsuite-component sudo dnf downgrade kochsuite-component-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.4> sudo dnf versionlock add kochsuite-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: Joomla! Component Kochsuite 0.9.4 - 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-2006-4348?

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

Is CVE-2006-4348 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4348 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-2006-4348 affect?

CVE-2006-4348 affects kochsuite component. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in config.kochsuite.php in the Kochsuite (com_kochsuite) 0.9.4 component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4348?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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