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.

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.

Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2006-6833?

CVE-2006-6833 affects Joomla! versions 1.0 through 1.0.11.

Can CVE-2006-6833 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-6833 has remote attack vectors due to its lack of input validation.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-6833

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2006

1/1/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-6833

First published: Sun Dec 31 2006(Updated: )

com_categories in Joomla! before 1.0.12 does not validate input, which has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Joomla	=1.0.9
Joomla	=1.0
Joomla	=1.0.1
Joomla	=1.0.3
Joomla	=1.0.8
Joomla	=1.0.4
Joomla	=1.0.2
Joomla	=1.0.10
Joomla	=1.0.5
Joomla	=1.0.7
Joomla	=1.0.11

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/23563

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21810

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2006-6833?
CVE-2006-6833 affects Joomla! versions 1.0 through 1.0.11.
Can CVE-2006-6833 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6833 has remote attack vectors due to its lack of input validation.
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.

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