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% (83rd 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.

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% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
Published: 2006-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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% (83rd 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

Affected products (1)

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