CVE-2006-4242

Joomla/Mambo JIM 1.0.1 - Code Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-4242. PoCs published by Mehmet Ince.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Mambo CMS 'jim' component. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote files via the 'mosConfig_absolute_path' parameter in 'install.jim.php'.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install.jim.php in the JIM 1.0.1 component for Joomla or Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Mehmet Ince · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2203

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Mambo CMS 'jim' component. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote files via the 'mosConfig_absolute_path' parameter in 'install.jim.php'.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Mambo CMS with 'jim' component
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have the vulnerable 'jim' component installed · Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/27990
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19575
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3313
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2203
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28433
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443630/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1418
Exploit, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/21545

Scores

EPSS 0.0335
EPSS Percentile 87.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
joomla/jim_instant_messaging_component 1.0.1
Published Aug 21, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026