CVE-2006-4378 describes multiple remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Rssxt component (com_rssxt) for Joomla!, potentially affecting versions 2.0 Beta 1 and earlier. Attackers could execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter in pinger.php, RPC.php, or rssxt.php. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P), this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age, there is no known active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion, and the vulnerability's validity has been disputed.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0_beta_1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomla:rssxt_component:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joomla:rssxt_component:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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