CVE-2006-6833

CVE-2006-6833 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla 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

Description

com_categories in Joomla! before 1.0.12 does not validate input, which has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6833?
com_categories in Joomla! before 1.0.12 does not validate input, which has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-6833?
CVE-2006-6833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6833 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6833?
CVE-2006-6833 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6833?
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-2006-6833 published?
CVE-2006-6833 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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