CVE-2006-3970

Joomla LMO Component < 1.0b2 - Remote File Inclusion via mosConfig_absolute_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-3970. PoCs published by vitux.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages an unsanitized variable $mosConfig_absolute_path in the Joomla! LMO component when register_globals is enabled, allowing an attacker to include arbitrary remote files. The PoC demonstrates a simple path manipulation to achieve remote code execution.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lmo.php in the LMO Component (com_lmo) 1.0b2 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by vitux · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2092

This exploit leverages an unsanitized variable $mosConfig_absolute_path in the Joomla! LMO component when register_globals is enabled, allowing an attacker to include arbitrary remote files. The PoC demonstrates a simple path manipulation to achieve remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Joomla! LMO Component (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: register_globals=on · Joomla! LMO component installed
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28079
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2092
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://forum.joomla.org/index.php/topic%2C100164.0.html
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://forum.joomla.org/index.php/topic%2C81590.0.html
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3063

Scores

EPSS 0.0838
EPSS Percentile 94.3%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
joomla/lmo < 1.0b2
Published Aug 01, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026