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CVE-2006-4470: Joomla! 1.0 up to 1.0.10 can load remote files
CVE-2006-4470 · published 20 years ago
Summary
Versions of Joomla! before 1.0.11 may let an attacker cause the system to include a file from another server, which can lead to unauthorized code execution. This could give the attacker control over the website or its data. Upgrade Joomla! to version 1.0.11 or later, or apply the official security patch, to stop the risk.
What to do
- Update joomla joomla\! to version 1.0.11 or later.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| joomla | joomla\! |
< 1.0.11 cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Joomla! before 1.0.11 omits some checks for whether _VALID_MOS is defined, which allows attackers to have an unknown impact, possibly resulting in PHP remote file inclusion.
Joomla! before 1.0.11 omits some checks for whether _VALID_MOS is defined, which allows attackers to have an unknown impact, possibly resulting in PHP remote file inclusion.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21666 Third Party Advisory
- http://www.joomla.org/content/view/1841/78/ Vendor Advisory
- http://www.joomla.org/content/view/1843/74/ Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3408 Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28631 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5
High
Timeline
Published31 Aug 2006
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-4470 · NVD
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