CVE-2006-6049: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shambo2.php in the Shambo2 (com_shambo2) component for Mambo 4.5 al

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2006-6049 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting shambo2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shambo2.php in the Shambo2 (com_shambo2) component for Mambo 4.5 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	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phil taylor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-22 00:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shambo2 || rpm -q shambo2 || shambo2 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

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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-2006-6049?

shambo2: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6049 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6049 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-2006-6049 affect?

CVE-2006-6049 affects shambo2. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shambo2.php in the Shambo2 (com_shambo2) component for Mambo 4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6049?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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