CVE-2007-6644: Medium severity Joomla joomla vulnerability
Published Jan 4, 2008
·Updated
Joomla! before 1.5 RC4 allows remote authenticated administrators to promote arbitrary users to the administrator group, in violation of the intended security model.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Joomla joomla=1.5rc4
Event History
Jan 4, 2008
CVE Published
01:46 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6644?
CVE-2007-6644 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-6644?
To fix CVE-2007-6644, upgrade Joomla! to version 1.5 RC4 or later.
3
What type of users are affected by CVE-2007-6644?
CVE-2007-6644 affects remote authenticated administrators who can exploit the vulnerability to elevate user privileges.
4
What could be the impact of CVE-2007-6644?
The impact of CVE-2007-6644 could lead to unauthorized access and control over the Joomla! website.
5
Is CVE-2007-6644 an ongoing vulnerability?
CVE-2007-6644 is not ongoing since it was addressed in subsequent versions of Joomla!.