How severe is CVE-2006-4286?

CVE-2006-4286 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4286 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4286?

CVE-2006-4286 primarily affects Mambo. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4286?

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-2006-4286 published?

CVE-2006-4286 was published on 2006-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4286

CVE-2006-4286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mambo 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mambo
Published: 2006-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contentpublisher.php in the contentpublisher component (com_contentpublisher) for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third parties who state that contentpublisher.php protects against direct request in the most recent version. The original researcher is known to be frequently inaccurate

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4286?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contentpublisher.php in the contentpublisher component (com_contentpublisher) for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third parties who state that contentpublisher.php protects against direct request in the most recent version. The original researcher is known to be frequently inaccurate
How severe is CVE-2006-4286?: CVE-2006-4286 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4286 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4286?: CVE-2006-4286 primarily affects Mambo. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4286?: 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-2006-4286 published?: CVE-2006-4286 was published on 2006-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.1_1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.1a:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.1a:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.1a:beta_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.3h:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.3h:h:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5_1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5_1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5_1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5_1.0.3_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5_1.0.3_beta:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5_1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.6:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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