CVE-2006-6833: High severity Joomla joomla vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2006
·Updated
comcategories in Joomla! before 1.0.12 does not validate input, which has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.
Affected Software
11 affected components
Joomla joomla=1.0
Joomla joomla=1.0.1
Joomla joomla=1.0.2
Joomla joomla=1.0.3
Joomla joomla=1.0.4
Joomla joomla=1.0.5
Joomla joomla=1.0.7
Joomla joomla=1.0.8
Joomla joomla=1.0.9
Joomla joomla=1.0.10
Joomla joomla=1.0.11
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2006
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 2, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6833?
CVE-2006-6833 has an unknown severity rating due to the ambiguity surrounding its impact and potential exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-6833?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6833, upgrade Joomla! to version 1.0.12 or later where the input validation issue has been addressed.
3
Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2006-6833?
CVE-2006-6833 affects Joomla! versions 1.0 through 1.0.11.
4
Can CVE-2006-6833 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6833 has remote attack vectors due to its lack of input validation.
5
What happens if CVE-2006-6833 is exploited?
The exact impact of exploiting CVE-2006-6833 is unknown, but it could allow for unauthorized access or other unknown effects.