UNKNOWN CVSS 6.8
Published: 2006-07-24

CVE-2006-3773

mambo smf-forum Security Advisory (CVE-2006-3773)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-3773 impacting mambo smf-forum. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in smf.php in the SMF-Forum 1.3.1.3 Bridge Component (com_smf) For Joomla! and Mambo 4.5.3+ allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product mambo / smf-forum
Affected Versions 1.3.1.3_bridge_component
Weakness Enumeration CWE-94

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-3773 impacting mambo smf-forum.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-3773.yaml
id: cve-2006-3773

info:
  name: mambo smf-forum - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-3773 affecting mambo smf-forum.
    Evaluation: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in smf.php in the SMF-Forum 1.3.1.3 Bridge Component (com_smf) For Joomla! and Mambo 4.5.3+ allows remote atta...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-3773
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2006-3773
    cwe-id: CWE-94
  tags: cve,cve-2006-3773,mambo,smf-forum,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "smf-forum"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-3773.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-3773
# Target: mambo smf-forum | CVSS: 6.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-3773 (mambo smf-forum)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mambo smf-forum scope (1.3.1.3_bridge_component).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-3773.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-3773
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install smf-forum 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade smf-forum 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update smf-forum

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i smf-forum 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i smf-forum

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-3773 in mambo smf-forum?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mambo smf-forum packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-3773?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-3773?

CVE-2006-3773 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-3773
Weakness CWE-94
Vendor mambo
Product smf-forum
Published 2006-07-24
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P