CVE-2006-4269 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers could execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL parameter in the x-shop component for Mambo and Joomla!, though the vulnerability is disputed.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-4269?
CVE-2006-4269 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2006. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.x-shop.php in the x-shop component (com_x-shop) 1.7 and earlier for Mambo and Joomla! 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 party researchers, stating that there is no mosConfig_absolute_path parameter and no admin.x-shop.php file in the reported package
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4269?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Joomla X-Shop Component, Mambo X-Shop Component.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4269?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4269 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2006-4269 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4269 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8cpp-ccvc-xm2q.