CVE-2006-0871

6.4 MEDIUM 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Directory traversal vulnerability in the _setTemplate function in Mambo 4.5.3, 4.5.3h, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via the mos_change_template parameter. NOTE: CVE-2006-1794 has been assigned to the SQL injection vector.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 1.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2006-02-24 11:02 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:21 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2006-02-24 11:02 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:21 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.7% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-22 · Path traversal
Record status: Modified

Affected

Mambo 4.5.3h

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.4

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: Partial
Availability: None

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record