CVE-2006-4288 in a6mambocredits component
Summary
by MITRE
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.a6mambocredits.php in the a6mambocredits component (com_a6mambocredits) 2.0.0 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_live_site parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/14/2024
The CVE-2006-4288 vulnerability represents a critical remote file inclusion flaw in the a6mambocredits component for Mambo CMS versions 2.0.0 and earlier. This vulnerability exists within the admin.a6mambocredits.php file and stems from improper input validation when processing the mosConfig_live_site parameter. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious URLs that are then included and executed as PHP code on the target server, creating a severe security risk for affected systems.
This vulnerability falls under the CWE-98 weakness category, which specifically addresses improper input validation in the context of remote file inclusion attacks. The technical implementation of this flaw occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before using it in file inclusion operations. The mosConfig_live_site parameter, which is typically used to define the live site URL for Mambo installations, becomes a vector for arbitrary code execution when attackers can manipulate its value to point to malicious remote resources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it enables attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on vulnerable systems without requiring authentication or prior access. This creates opportunities for complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and the installation of backdoors or malware. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to web servers, potentially leading to further network infiltration and persistent access to target environments.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-4288 should focus on immediate patching of affected Mambo installations to version 2.0.1 or later where this vulnerability has been resolved. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and sanitization measures for all user-supplied parameters can prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious inclusion attempts, and establish secure coding practices that validate and sanitize all external inputs before processing. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding principles as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of remote services through web application vulnerabilities.