How severe is CVE-2006-0303?

CVE-2006-0303 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-0303 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0303?

CVE-2006-0303 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0303?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-0303 published?

CVE-2006-0303 was published on 2006-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0303

CVE-2006-0303 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Joomla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joomla
Published: 2006-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) publishing component, (2) Contact Component, (3) TinyMCE Compressor, and (4) other components in Joomla! 1.0.5 and earlier have unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0303?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) publishing component, (2) Contact Component, (3) TinyMCE Compressor, and (4) other components in Joomla! 1.0.5 and earlier have unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-0303?: CVE-2006-0303 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-0303 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0303?: CVE-2006-0303 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0303?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0303 published?: CVE-2006-0303 was published on 2006-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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