CVE-2007-6645: High severity Joomla joomla vulnerability

Published Jan 4, 2008

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! before 1.5 RC4 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka "registered user privilege escalation vulnerability."

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

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6645?

CVE-2007-6645 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation by authenticated users.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6645?

To fix CVE-2007-6645, upgrade Joomla! to version 1.5 RC4 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2007-6645?

CVE-2007-6645 affects all Joomla! installations prior to version 1.5 RC4 that allow remote authenticated users.

What types of attacks can CVE-2007-6645 enable?

CVE-2007-6645 can enable authenticated users to gain unauthorized privileges within the Joomla! application.

Is CVE-2007-6645 a zero-day vulnerability?

CVE-2007-6645 is not a zero-day vulnerability as it was identified and documented before exploits became widely known.