CVE-2006-4375

CVE-2006-4375 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mambo Contacts Xtd Component 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 contxtd.class.php in the Contacts XTD (ContXTD) component for Mambo (com_contxtd) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: another researcher has disputed this issue, saying that the software prevents the attack by checking whether _VALID_MOS is defined

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4375?
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contxtd.class.php in the Contacts XTD (ContXTD) component for Mambo (com_contxtd) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: another researcher has disputed this issue, saying that the software prevents the attack by checking whether _VALID_MOS is defined
How severe is CVE-2006-4375?
CVE-2006-4375 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4375 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-2006-4375?
CVE-2006-4375 affects Mambo Contacts Xtd Component. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4375?
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-2006-4375 published?
CVE-2006-4375 was published on 2006-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)