extcalendar 2.0 extcalendar.php mosConfig_absolute_path code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in extcalendar 2.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file extcalendar.php. The manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path leads to code injection. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2006-3556. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in extcalendar 2.0 (Calendar Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown function of the file extcalendar.php. The manipulation of the argument mosConfig_absolute_path with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in extcalendar.php in Mohamed Moujami ExtCalendar 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

The weakness was presented 07/12/2006 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-3556 since 07/12/2006. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as highly functional. By approaching the search of inurl:extcalendar.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22049 (Mambo / Joomla! Component / Module 'mosConfig_absolute_path' Multiple Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 4375.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (27633), Tenable (22049), SecurityFocus (BID 19042†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-12376†). See VDB-31637, VDB-31587, VDB-31585 and VDB-31510 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 22049
Nessus Name: Mambo / Joomla! Component / Module 'mosConfig_absolute_path' Multiple Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerabilities
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D2Sec: Extcalendar RFI

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-3556 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3556
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31283
X-Force: 27633
SecurityFocus: 19042 - RETIRED:ExtCalendar For Mambo ExtCalendar.php Remote File Include Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 12376 - ExtCalendar PHP File Inclusion Vulnerability, High
Vupen: ADV-2006-2711

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 14:25
Updated: 10/18/2025 18:28
Changes: 03/12/2015 14:25 (57), 01/29/2018 16:09 (13), 07/12/2021 16:04 (3), 10/18/2025 18:28 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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