CVE-2006-4372: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.lurm_constructor.php in the Lurm Constructor component (com_l

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4372?

constructor component: upgrade to newer than 0.6b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4372 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4372 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-4372 affect?

CVE-2006-4372 affects constructor component. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.lurm_constructor.php in the Lurm Constructor component (com_lurm_constructor) 0.6b and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lm_absolute_pat

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4372?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4372 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting constructor 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.lurm_constructor.php in the Lurm Constructor component (com_lurm_constructor) 0.6b and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lm_absolute_path parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: constructor component

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-26 21:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

constructor component constructor component UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.6b

Fixed in: newer than 0.6b

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.6b (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade constructor-component

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade constructor-component

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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_lurm_constructor 0.6b - 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-2006-4372?

constructor component: upgrade to newer than 0.6b. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4372 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4372 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-2006-4372 affect?

CVE-2006-4372 affects constructor component. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.lurm_constructor.php in the Lurm Constructor component (com_lurm_constructor) 0.6b and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lm_absolute_pat

How urgent is CVE-2006-4372?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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