CVE-2006-4156

CVE-2006-4156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pearlabs Mafia Moblog with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in big.php in pearlabs mafia moblog 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathtotemplate parameter. NOTE: a third party claims that the researcher is incorrect, because template.php defines pathtotemplate before big.php uses pathtotemplate. CVE has not verified either claim, but during August 2006, the original researcher made several significant errors regarding this bug type

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4156?
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in big.php in pearlabs mafia moblog 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathtotemplate parameter. NOTE: a third party claims that the researcher is incorrect, because template.php defines pathtotemplate before big.php uses pathtotemplate. CVE has not verified either claim, but during August 2006, the original researcher made several significant errors regarding this bug type
How severe is CVE-2006-4156?
CVE-2006-4156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4156 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4156?
CVE-2006-4156 affects Pearlabs Mafia Moblog. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4156?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-4156 published?
CVE-2006-4156 was published on 2006-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)