CVE-2006-5040
CVE-2006-5040 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Com Sef 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: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Joomla Com Sef
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in SEF404x (com_sef) for Joomla! has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5040?
- Unspecified vulnerability in SEF404x (com_sef) for Joomla! has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5040?
- CVE-2006-5040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5040 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5040?
- CVE-2006-5040 primarily affects Joomla Com Sef. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5040?
- 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-2006-5040 published?
- CVE-2006-5040 was published on 2006-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:com_sef:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:sef4040x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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