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5.0

Joomla and Mambo RSS page can expose server path

CVE-2006-1956 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The rss.php script in Joomla and Mambo can reveal the server’s directory path when an attacker supplies an invalid feed parameter. This information can help attackers plan further attacks. Apply the latest security updates for Joomla and Mambo or disable the RSS feature until the patch is installed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
joomla joomla 1.0.7
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
mambo mambo 4.5.3h
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.3h:h:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The com_rss option (rss.php) in (1) Mambo and (2) Joomla! allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid feed parameter, which reveals the path in an error message.
The com_rss option (rss.php) in (1) Mambo and (2) Joomla! allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid feed parameter, which reveals the path in an error message.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published21 Apr 2006
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-1956 · NVD
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