CVE-2006-4296 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting a file inclusion vulnerability in the bigAPE-Backup component for Mambo CMS.

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-2006-4296?

CVE-2006-4296 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 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 classes/Tar.php in bigAPE-Backup component (com_babackup) for Mambo 1.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4296?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mambo Bigape-Backup Component.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4296?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4296 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2006-4296 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4296 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-464f-p2c8-9m7v.

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