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7.5

Joomla and Mambo JIM component lets attackers run your code

CVE-2006-4556 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The JIM add‑on used with Joomla and Mambo can be tricked into loading a file from a web address you provide. An attacker could cause the site to execute their own PHP code, potentially taking control of the server. Remove the JIM component or apply the vendor’s latest update to stop this behavior.

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 jim_component All versions
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:jim_component:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
mambo jim_component All versions
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:jim_component:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in the JIM component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parame...
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in the JIM component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: another researcher has stated that the product distribution does not include an index.php file. Also, this might be related to CVE-2006-4242
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
7.5 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published6 Sep 2006
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-4556 · NVD
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