CVE-2006-5048: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Security Images (com_securityimages) component 3.0.5 and

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5048?

com securityimages: upgrade to newer than 3.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5048 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5048 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-2006-5048 affect?

CVE-2006-5048 affects com securityimages. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Security Images (com_securityimages) component 3.0.5 and earlier for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter in (1) co

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5048?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5048 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting com securityimages. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Security Images (com_securityimages) component 3.0.5 and earlier for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter in (1) configinsert.php, (2) lang.php, (3) client.php, and (4) server.php.

Why this priority

EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	16.0% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: waltercedric

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-27 23:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

waltercedric com securityimages UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0.5 · 2.2.5 · 2.2.6 · 3.00 rc1 · 3.0.3 · 3.0.4

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy com-securityimages || rpm -q com-securityimages || com-securityimages --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade com-securityimages

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade com-securityimages

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 Security Images 3.0.5 - 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-2006-5048?

com securityimages: upgrade to newer than 3.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5048 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5048 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-2006-5048 affect?

CVE-2006-5048 affects com securityimages. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Security Images (com_securityimages) component 3.0.5 and earlier for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter in (1) co

How urgent is CVE-2006-5048?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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