CVE-2006-7104: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in htmltemplate.php in the Chad Auld MOStlyContent Editor (MOStlyCE) a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-7104 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mostlyce. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in htmltemplate.php in the Chad Auld MOStlyContent Editor (MOStlyCE) as created on May 2006, a component for Mambo 4.5.4, 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	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2007-03-03
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

2007-03-03 21:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo mostlyce DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.5.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.5.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mostlyce sudo apt install mostlyce=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5.4> sudo apt-mark hold mostlyce

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

dnf --showduplicates list mostlyce sudo dnf downgrade mostlyce-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5.4> sudo dnf versionlock add mostlyce

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: Mambo Module MOStlyCE 4.5.4 - 'HTMLTemplate.php' 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-2006-7104?

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

Is CVE-2006-7104 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7104 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-2006-7104 affect?

CVE-2006-7104 affects mostlyce. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in htmltemplate.php in the Chad Auld MOStlyContent Editor (MOStlyCE) as created on May 2006, a component for Mambo 4.5.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConf

How urgent is CVE-2006-7104?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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