How severe is CVE-2006-1048?

CVE-2006-1048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1048?

CVE-2006-1048 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1048?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-1048 published?

CVE-2006-1048 was published on 2006-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1048

CVE-2006-1048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joomla
Published: 2006-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Joomla! 1.0.7 and earlier allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and gain certain privileges via certain attack vectors related to the (1) Weblink, (2) Polls, (3) Newsfeeds, (4) Weblinks, (5) Content, (6) Content Section, (7) Content Category, (8) Contact items, or (9) Contact Search, (10) Content Search, (11) Newsfeed Search, or (12) Weblink Search.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1048?: Joomla! 1.0.7 and earlier allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and gain certain privileges via certain attack vectors related to the (1) Weblink, (2) Polls, (3) Newsfeeds, (4) Weblinks, (5) Content, (6) Content Section, (7) Content Category, (8) Contact items, or (9) Contact Search, (10) Content Search, (11) Newsfeed Search, or (12) Weblink Search.
How severe is CVE-2006-1048?: CVE-2006-1048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1048?: CVE-2006-1048 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1048 published?: CVE-2006-1048 was published on 2006-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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