How severe is CVE-2006-4473?

CVE-2006-4473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4473?

CVE-2006-4473 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4473?

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

When was CVE-2006-4473 published?

CVE-2006-4473 was published on 2006-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4473

CVE-2006-4473 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joomla
Published: 2006-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in com_content in Joomla! before 1.0.11, when $mosConfig_hideEmail is set, allows attackers to perform the emailform and emailsend tasks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4473?: Unspecified vulnerability in com_content in Joomla! before 1.0.11, when $mosConfig_hideEmail is set, allows attackers to perform the emailform and emailsend tasks.
How severe is CVE-2006-4473?: CVE-2006-4473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4473?: CVE-2006-4473 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4473 published?: CVE-2006-4473 was published on 2006-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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