Is CVE-2006-4286 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2006-4286 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2006-4286 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2006-4286 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-4286?

CVE-2006-4286 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2006-4286

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 22, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contentpublisher.php in the contentpublisher component (com_contentpublisher) for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third parties who state that contentpublisher.php protects against direct request in the most recent version. The original researcher is known to be frequently inaccurate

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-4286 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.