HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-4553
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CVE-2006-4553

CWE-94Published: September 6, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in plugin.class.php in the com_comprofiler Components 1.0 RC2 for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-4553 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-2006-4553. 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

Joomla1 product(s)
com comprofiler component
mambo1 product(s)
com comprofiler component
Source: NVD CPE · 2 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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All References (10)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/21636
→
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1491
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444425/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19725Exploit
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28596
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/21636
→
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1491
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444425/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19725Exploit
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28596

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-4553
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 6, 2006

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-4553 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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