CVE-2006-4242

Public Exploit

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install.jim.php in the JIM 1.0.1 component for Joomla or Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

5.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.87% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.osvdb.org/27990	vdb entry exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19575	vdb entry exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3313	vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2203	exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28433	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443630/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1418	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21545	exploit third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4242?: CVE-2006-4242 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4242?: To fix CVE-2006-4242, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-4242 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-4242 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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