CVE-2006-3773

SMF-Forum Bridge Component for Mambo - Remote Code Execution via mosConfig_absolute_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-3773. PoCs published by ASIANEAGLE.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Joomla-SMF Forum Bridge for Mambo. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include and execute arbitrary remote scripts via the 'mosConfig_absolute_path' parameter in 'smf.php'.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in smf.php in the SMF-Forum 1.3.1.3 Bridge Component (com_smf) For Joomla! and Mambo 4.5.3+ allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by ASIANEAGLE · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2021

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Joomla-SMF Forum Bridge for Mambo. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include and execute arbitrary remote scripts via the 'mosConfig_absolute_path' parameter in 'smf.php'.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Joomla-SMF Forum Bridge For Mambo 4.5.3+
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable 'smf.php' file · Remote script hosting location
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/21079
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2021
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27777
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2846
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18924
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://forum.mamboserver.com/showthread.php?t=83001

Scores

EPSS 0.0579
EPSS Percentile 92.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
mambo/smf-forum 1.3.1.3_bridge_component
Published Jul 24, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026