First published: Sat Aug 26 2006(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Rssxt component for Joomla! (com_rssxt), possibly 2.0 Beta 1 or 1.0 and earlier, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter in (1) pinger.php, (2) RPC.php, or (3) rssxt.php. NOTE: another researcher has disputed this issue, saying that the attacker can not control this parameter. In addition, as of 20060825, the original researcher has appeared to be unreliable with some other past reports. CVE has not performed any followup analysis with respect to this issue.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Joomla Rssxt Component | =1.0 | |
Joomla Rssxt Component | <=2.0_beta_1 |
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CVE-2006-4378 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.
To fix CVE-2006-4378, update the Joomla! Rssxt component to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2006-4378 affects Joomla! Rssxt component versions up to 2.0 Beta 1 and includes version 1.0.
The impacts of CVE-2006-4378 include unauthorized execution of PHP code, which can lead to a complete system compromise.
Yes, CVE-2006-4378 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted URLs in specific parameters.