CVE-2006-1794

Name: CVE-2006-1794
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-04-17T10:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-1794 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in Mambo 4.5.3, 4.5.3h, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the $username variable in the mosGetParam function and (2) the $task parameter in the mosMenuCheck function in (a) includes/mambo.php; and (3) the $filter variable to the showCategory function in the com_content component (content.php).. EPSS estimates a 5.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Mambo 4.5.3, 4.5.3h, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the $username variable in the mosGetParam function and (2) the $task parameter in the mosMenuCheck function in (a) includes/mambo.php; and (3) the $filter variable to the showCategory function in the com_content component (content.php).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.53%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Mambo	Mambo	<= 4.5.3h	H
Mambo	Mambo	4.0.14	—
Mambo	Mambo	4.5.1_1.0.9	—
Mambo	Mambo	4.5.1a	—
Mambo	Mambo	4.5.2	—
Mambo	Mambo	4.5.2.1	—
Mambo	Mambo	4.5.2.2	—
Mambo	Mambo	4.5.2.3	—
Mambo	Mambo	4.5.3h	—
Mambo	Mambo	4.5_1.0.0	—
Mambo	Mambo	4.5_1.0.1	—
Mambo	Mambo	4.5_1.0.2	—
Mambo	Mambo	4.5_1.0.3_beta	—

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-02/0463.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18935Vendor Advisory
http://source.mambo-foundation.org/view/news/Announcements/Security_Patch_Released/Patch
http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00104-02242006Exploit, Patch
http://www.osvdb.org/23402
http://www.osvdb.org/23503
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16775Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0719
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24951
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-02/0463.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18935Vendor Advisory
http://source.mambo-foundation.org/view/news/Announcements/Security_Patch_Released/Patch
http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00104-02242006Exploit, Patch
http://www.osvdb.org/23402
http://www.osvdb.org/23503
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16775Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0719
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24951

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1794?

How severe is CVE-2006-1794?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1794 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1794?

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Source: NVD / NIST