CVE-2007-4188
CVE-2007-4188 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-384.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-384
- Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Session fixation vulnerability in Joomla! before 1.0.13 (aka Sunglow) allows remote attackers to hijack administrative web sessions via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4188?
- Session fixation vulnerability in Joomla! before 1.0.13 (aka Sunglow) allows remote attackers to hijack administrative web sessions via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4188?
- CVE-2007-4188 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4188 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4188?
- CVE-2007-4188 affects Joomla Joomla!. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4188?
- 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-2007-4188 published?
- CVE-2007-4188 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26239
- http://www.joomla.org/content/view/3677/1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476017/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2719
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35953
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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