How severe is CVE-2006-7008?

CVE-2006-7008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-7008 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-7008?

CVE-2006-7008 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7008?

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-2006-7008 published?

CVE-2006-7008 was published on 2007-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-7008

CVE-2006-7008 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joomla
Published: 2007-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! before 1.0.10 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "securing mosmsg from misuse." NOTE: it is possible that this issue overlaps CVE-2006-1029.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7008?: Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! before 1.0.10 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "securing mosmsg from misuse." NOTE: it is possible that this issue overlaps CVE-2006-1029.
How severe is CVE-2006-7008?: CVE-2006-7008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-7008 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7008?: CVE-2006-7008 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7008?: 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-2006-7008 published?: CVE-2006-7008 was published on 2007-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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