CVE-2006-6962
CVE-2006-6962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla Rs Gallery2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Joomla Rs Gallery2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in rsgallery2.html.php in the RS Gallery2 component (com_rsgallery2) 1.11.2 for Joomla! allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: this issue may overlap CVE-2006-5047.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6962?
- PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in rsgallery2.html.php in the RS Gallery2 component (com_rsgallery2) 1.11.2 for Joomla! allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: this issue may overlap CVE-2006-5047.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6962?
- CVE-2006-6962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6962 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6962?
- CVE-2006-6962 affects Joomla Rs Gallery2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6962?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-6962 published?
- CVE-2006-6962 was published on 2007-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18705
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2581
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27418
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1959
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:rs_gallery2:1.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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