JoomlaLib 1.0.0 Alpha/1.1.1 Beta/1.2.0 Beta on Joomla Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in JoomlaLib 1.0.0 Alpha/1.1.1 Beta/1.2.0 Beta on Joomla. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2006-4996. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in JoomlaLib 1.0.0 Alpha/1.1.1 Beta/1.2.0 Beta on Joomla (Joomla Component). This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in JoomlaLib (com_joomlalib) before 1.2.2 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact, related to "Joomla globals hacked by script kiddies."

The weakness was published 09/25/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared at forum.joomla.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-4996 since 09/25/2006. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/09/2025).

Upgrading to version 1.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: JoomlaLib 1.2.2

Timelineinfo

09/25/2006 🔍
09/25/2006 +0 days 🔍
09/25/2006 +0 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3090 days 🔍
04/09/2025 +3681 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: forum.joomla.org
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2006-4996 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4996
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32465

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/09/2025 04:26
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (41), 04/21/2019 09:43 (6), 04/09/2025 04:26 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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