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CVE-2006-3340

5.1 · MEDIUM

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Pearl For Mambo module 1.6 for Mambo, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) phpbb_…

Published Jul 3, 2006pearlingerEPSS 15.60%

Overview

CVE-2006-3340 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting pearlinger pearl_for_mambo. It was published on July 3, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Pearl For Mambo module 1.6 for Mambo, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) phpbb_root_path parameter in (a) includes/functions_cms.php and the (2) GlobalSettings[templatesDirectory] parameter in multiple files in the "includes" directory including (b) adminSensored.php, (c) adminBoards.php, (d) adminAttachments.php, (e) adminAvatars.php, (f) adminBackupdatabase.php, (g) adminBanned.php, (h) adminForums.php, (i) adminPolls.php, (j) adminSmileys.php, (k) poll.php, and (l) move.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from pearlinger. Update pearl_for_mambo to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/20819Refwww.osvdb.org/27168Refwww.osvdb.org/27169Refwww.osvdb.org/27170Refwww.osvdb.org/27171Refwww.osvdb.org/27172Refwww.osvdb.org/27173Refwww.osvdb.org/27174Refwww.osvdb.org/27175Refwww.osvdb.org/27176

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3340?

CVE-2006-3340 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting pearlinger pearl_for_mambo. It was published on July 3, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-3340?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-3340?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from pearlinger. Update pearl_for_mambo to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-3340?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-3340 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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