CVE-2006-4996

CVE-2006-4996 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomlalib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in JoomlaLib (com_joomlalib) before 1.2.2 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact, related to "Joomla globals hacked by script kiddies."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4996?
Unspecified vulnerability in JoomlaLib (com_joomlalib) before 1.2.2 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact, related to "Joomla globals hacked by script kiddies."
How severe is CVE-2006-4996?
CVE-2006-4996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-4996 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4996?
CVE-2006-4996 primarily affects Joomla Joomlalib. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4996?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-4996 published?
CVE-2006-4996 was published on 2006-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)