CVE-2006-4242 File upload in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter of the JIM component for Joomla or Mambo.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-4242?
CVE-2006-4242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install.jim.php in the JIM 1.0.1 component for Joomla or Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4242?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Jim Instant Messaging Component.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4242?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4242 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-4242 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4242 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r8g9-pw2x-5v49.