UNKNOWN CVSS 6.8
Published: 2006-08-21

CVE-2006-4270

mambo mambelfish_component Security Advisory (CVE-2006-4270)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-4270 impacting mambo mambelfish_component. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mambelfish.class.php in the mambelfish component (com_mambelfish) 1.1 and earlier for Mambo 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 / mambelfish_component
Affected Versions *
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-2006-4270 impacting mambo mambelfish_component.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-4270.yaml
id: cve-2006-4270

info:
  name: mambo mambelfish_component - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-4270 affecting mambo mambelfish_component.
    Evaluation: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mambelfish.class.php in the mambelfish component (com_mambelfish) 1.1 and earlier for Mambo allows remote a...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-4270
  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-2006-4270
    cwe-id: CWE-94
  tags: cve,cve-2006-4270,mambo,mambelfish_component,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "mambelfish_component"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-4270.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-4270
# Target: mambo mambelfish_component | 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-2006-4270 (mambo mambelfish_component)...")
    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 mambelfish_component scope (*).")
        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-2006-4270.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-4270
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install mambelfish_component 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade mambelfish_component 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update mambelfish_component

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

# 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-2006-4270 in mambo mambelfish_component?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mambo mambelfish_component 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-2006-4270?

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-2006-4270?

CVE-2006-4270 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-2006-4270
Weakness CWE-94
Vendor mambo
Product mambelfish_component
Published 2006-08-21
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P