CVE-2007-6642

Name: CVE-2007-6642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-01-04T01:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Joomla! before 1.5 RC4 allow remote attackers to (1) add a Super Admin, (2) upload an extension containing arbitrary PHP code, and (3) modify the configuration as administrators via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Joomla! before 1.5 RC4 allow remote attackers to (1) add a Super Admin, (2) upload an extension containing arbitrary PHP code, and (3) modify the configuration as administrators via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla	1.5rc4

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6642?

How severe is CVE-2007-6642?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6642?

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Source: NVD / NIST