CVE-2006-4473: Medium severity Joomla joomla vulnerability

Published Aug 31, 2006
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in comcontent in Joomla! before 1.0.11, when $mosConfighideEmail is set, allows attackers to perform the emailform and emailsend tasks.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Joomla joomla=1.0.9
Joomla joomla<=1.0.10

Event History

Aug 31, 2006
CVE Published
08:04 PM
Sep 1, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4473?

CVE-2006-4473 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4473?

To fix CVE-2006-4473, upgrade Joomla! to version 1.0.11 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-4473?

CVE-2006-4473 affects Joomla! versions prior to 1.0.11, specifically 1.0.10 and earlier.

4

What does CVE-2006-4473 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2006-4473 allows attackers to perform emailform and emailsend tasks when $mosConfig_hideEmail is set.

5

Is CVE-2006-4473 a known issue in Joomla?

Yes, CVE-2006-4473 is a known vulnerability that has been addressed in Joomla! updates.

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