HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-1794
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CVE-2006-1794

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 17, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.6
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Mambo 4.5.3, 4.5.3h, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the $username variable in the mosGetParam function and (2) the $task parameter in the mosMenuCheck function in (a) includes/mambo.php; and (3) the $filter variable to the showCategory function in the com_content component (content.php).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-1794 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-1794. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

mambo1 product(s)
mambo
Source: NVD CPE · 13 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-02/0463.html
PATCHhttp://source.mambo-foundation.org/view/news/Announcements/Security_Patch_Released/
PATCHhttp://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00104-02242006
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16775
PATCHhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-02/0463.html
PATCHhttp://source.mambo-foundation.org/view/news/Announcements/Security_Patch_Released/
PATCHhttp://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00104-02242006
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16775
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/18935
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/18935

All References (18)

→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-02/0463.htmlExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/18935Vendor Advisory
→
http://source.mambo-foundation.org/view/news/Announcements/Security_Patch_Released/Patch
→
http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00104-02242006Exploit · Patch
→
http://www.osvdb.org/23402
→
http://www.osvdb.org/23503
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16775Exploit · Patch
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0719
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24951
→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-02/0463.htmlExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/18935Vendor Advisory
→
http://source.mambo-foundation.org/view/news/Announcements/Security_Patch_Released/Patch
→
http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00104-02242006Exploit · Patch
→
http://www.osvdb.org/23402
→
http://www.osvdb.org/23503

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-1794
CVSS Score7.6 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 17, 2006

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-1794 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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