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6.8

Mambo Artlinks component lets attackers run code via URL

CVE-2006-3949 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The Artlinks add‑on for Mambo can be fooled into loading a file from an external web address, which allows a remote attacker to execute their own PHP code on your server. This could let them take control of the website or steal data. Apply any available security updates for the component or disable/remove it until it is patched.

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
mambo artlinks_component All versions
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:artlinks_component:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in artlinks.dispnew.php in the Artlinks component (com_artlinks) for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_a...
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in artlinks.dispnew.php in the Artlinks component (com_artlinks) for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published1 Aug 2006
Updated24 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-3949 · NVD
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