How severe is CVE-2006-4378?

CVE-2006-4378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4378 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4378?

CVE-2006-4378 primarily affects Joomla Rssxt Component. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4378?

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-2006-4378 published?

CVE-2006-4378 was published on 2006-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4378

CVE-2006-4378 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Rssxt Component 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% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joomla Rssxt Component
Published: 2006-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Rssxt component for Joomla! (com_rssxt), possibly 2.0 Beta 1 or 1.0 and earlier, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter in (1) pinger.php, (2) RPC.php, or (3) rssxt.php. NOTE: another researcher has disputed this issue, saying that the attacker can not control this parameter. In addition, as of 20060825, the original researcher has appeared to be unreliable with some other past reports. CVE has not performed any followup analysis with respect to this issue

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4378?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Rssxt component for Joomla! (com_rssxt), possibly 2.0 Beta 1 or 1.0 and earlier, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter in (1) pinger.php, (2) RPC.php, or (3) rssxt.php. NOTE: another researcher has disputed this issue, saying that the attacker can not control this parameter. In addition, as of 20060825, the original researcher has appeared to be unreliable with some other past reports. CVE has not performed any followup analysis with respect to this issue
How severe is CVE-2006-4378?: CVE-2006-4378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4378 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4378?: CVE-2006-4378 primarily affects Joomla Rssxt Component. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4378?: 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-2006-4378 published?: CVE-2006-4378 was published on 2006-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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