CVE-2006-0114: Medium severity Joomla joomla vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2006
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Updated

The vCard functions in Joomla! 1.0.5 use predictable sequential IDs for vcards and do not restrict access to them, which allows remote attackers to obtain valid e-mail addresses to conduct spam attacks by modifying the contactid parameter to index2.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Joomla joomla=1.0.5

Event History

Jan 9, 2006
CVE Published
11:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0114?

CVE-2006-0114 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exposing valid email addresses and facilitating spam attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0114?

To fix CVE-2006-0114, upgrade Joomla! to a later version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-0114?

CVE-2006-0114 specifically affects Joomla! version 1.0.5.

4

What type of attack can be executed through CVE-2006-0114?

CVE-2006-0114 can be exploited to conduct spam attacks by accessing valid email addresses.

5

How does CVE-2006-0114 compromise user information?

CVE-2006-0114 compromises user information by allowing attackers to predictably access vCard information without restriction.

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