How severe is CVE-2006-2960?

CVE-2006-2960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2960?

CVE-2006-2960 affects Joomla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2960?

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

When was CVE-2006-2960 published?

CVE-2006-2960 was published on 2006-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2960

CVE-2006-2960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joomla
Published: 2006-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/joomla.php in Joomla! 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the includepath parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2960?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/joomla.php in Joomla! 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the includepath parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-2960?: CVE-2006-2960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2960?: CVE-2006-2960 affects Joomla. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2960?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2960 published?: CVE-2006-2960 was published on 2006-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Joomla

CVE-2008-3225 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Joomla! before 1.5.4 allows attackers to access administration functionality, which has unknown impact and attack…
CVE-2006-1047 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in the "Remember Me login functionality" in Joomla! 1.0.7 and earlier has unknown impact and…
CVE-2006-0303 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) publishing component, (2) Contact Component, (3) TinyMCE Compressor,…
CVE-2005-3773 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! before 1.0.4 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "Potential misuse…
CVE-2006-1028 — High (CVSS 7.8): feedcreator.class.php (aka the syndication component) in Joomla! 1.0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of…
CVE-2008-5671 — High (CVSS 7.5): PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Joomla! 1.0.11 through 1.0.14, when RG_EMULATION is enabled in…

All CVEs affecting Joomla →