CVE-2006-4556
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CVE-2006-4556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in the JIM component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: another researcher has stated that the product distribution does not include an index.php file. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in the JIM component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: another researcher has stated that the product distribution does not include an index.php file. Also, this might be related to CVE-2006-4242
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | Jim Component | All versions |
| Mambo | Jim Component | All versions |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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