CVE-2006-4473 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can bypass email hiding settings to send emails via the contact form in Joomla when specific configuration is enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-4473?
CVE-2006-4473 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 31 Aug 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in com_content in Joomla! before 1.0.11, when $mosConfig_hideEmail is set, allows attackers to perform the emailform and emailsend tasks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4473?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4473?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4473 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2006-4473 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4473 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Joomla Joomla
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqmg-px7g-m3jm.