CVE-2006-4471
CVE-2006-4471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Admin Upload Image functionality in Joomla! before 1.0.11 allows remote authenticated users to upload files outside of the /images/stories/ directory via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4471?
- The Admin Upload Image functionality in Joomla! before 1.0.11 allows remote authenticated users to upload files outside of the /images/stories/ directory via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4471?
- CVE-2006-4471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4471 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4471?
- CVE-2006-4471 affects Joomla Joomla!. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4471?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-4471 published?
- CVE-2006-4471 was published on 2006-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21666
- http://www.joomla.org/content/view/1841/78/
- http://www.joomla.org/content/view/1843/74/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3408
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28630
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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