UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2012-09-06

CVE-2006-7247

joomla com_weblinks Security Advisory (CVE-2006-7247)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-7247 impacting joomla com_weblinks. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
SQL injection vulnerability in the Weblinks (com_weblinks) component for Joomla! and Mambo 1.0.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the title parameter.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product joomla / com_weblinks
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-89

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-7247 impacting joomla com_weblinks.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-7247.yaml
id: cve-2006-7247

info:
  name: joomla com_weblinks - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-7247 affecting joomla com_weblinks.
    Evaluation: SQL injection vulnerability in the Weblinks (com_weblinks) component for Joomla! and Mambo 1.0.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitr...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-7247
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2006-7247
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2006-7247,joomla,com_weblinks,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "com_weblinks"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-7247.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-7247
# Target: joomla com_weblinks | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-7247 (joomla com_weblinks)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against joomla com_weblinks scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-7247.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-7247
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install com_weblinks 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade com_weblinks 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update com_weblinks

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i com_weblinks 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i com_weblinks

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-7247 in joomla com_weblinks?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update joomla com_weblinks packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-7247?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-7247?

CVE-2006-7247 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-7247
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor joomla
Product com_weblinks
Published 2012-09-06
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P