CVE-2006-4470

Name: CVE-2006-4470
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-31T20:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4470 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.22%

86.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	< 1.0.11

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/21666Third 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/2006/3408Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28631Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/21666Third 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/2006/3408Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28631Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4470?

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.

How severe is CVE-2006-4470?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4470 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4470?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-4470?

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Source: NVD / NIST