How severe is CVE-2007-4778?

CVE-2007-4778 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-4778 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4778?

CVE-2007-4778 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4778?

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-2007-4778 published?

CVE-2007-4778 was published on 2007-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4778

CVE-2007-4778 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Joomla
Published: 2007-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the content component (com_content) in Joomla! 1.5 Beta1, Beta2, and RC1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filter parameter in an archive action to (1) archive.php, (2) category.php, or (3) section.php in models/. NOTE: this may be the same as CVE-2007-4777.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4778?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the content component (com_content) in Joomla! 1.5 Beta1, Beta2, and RC1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filter parameter in an archive action to (1) archive.php, (2) category.php, or (3) section.php in models/. NOTE: this may be the same as CVE-2007-4777.
How severe is CVE-2007-4778?: CVE-2007-4778 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-4778 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4778?: CVE-2007-4778 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4778?: 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-2007-4778 published?: CVE-2007-4778 was published on 2007-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.0_beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.0_beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.5.0_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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