How severe is CVE-2006-3340?

CVE-2006-3340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-3340 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3340?

CVE-2006-3340 primarily affects Pearlinger Pearl For Mambo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3340?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-3340 published?

CVE-2006-3340 was published on 2006-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3340

CVE-2006-3340 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pearlinger Pearl For Mambo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pearlinger Pearl For Mambo
Published: 2006-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Pearl For Mambo module 1.6 for Mambo, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) phpbb_root_path parameter in (a) includes/functions_cms.php and the (2) GlobalSettings[templatesDirectory] parameter in multiple files in the "includes" directory including (b) adminSensored.php, (c) adminBoards.php, (d) adminAttachments.php, (e) adminAvatars.php, (f) adminBackupdatabase.php, (g) adminBanned.php, (h) adminForums.php, (i) adminPolls.php, (j) adminSmileys.php, (k) poll.php, and (l) move.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3340?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Pearl For Mambo module 1.6 for Mambo, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) phpbb_root_path parameter in (a) includes/functions_cms.php and the (2) GlobalSettings[templatesDirectory] parameter in multiple files in the "includes" directory including (b) adminSensored.php, (c) adminBoards.php, (d) adminAttachments.php, (e) adminAvatars.php, (f) adminBackupdatabase.php, (g) adminBanned.php, (h) adminForums.php, (i) adminPolls.php, (j) adminSmileys.php, (k) poll.php, and (l) move.php.
How severe is CVE-2006-3340?: CVE-2006-3340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3340 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3340?: CVE-2006-3340 primarily affects Pearlinger Pearl For Mambo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3340?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3340 published?: CVE-2006-3340 was published on 2006-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pearlinger:pearl_for_mambo:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pearlinger:pearl_for_mambo:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*