Joomla CMS up to 1.5.3 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Joomla CMS. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to link following. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2008-3227. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Joomla CMS (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! before 1.5.4 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to a "User Redirect Spam fix," possibly an open redirect vulnerability.

The weakness was published 07/18/2008 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-3227 since 07/18/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.5.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (44205). Similar entries are available at VDB-43301, VDB-43299 and VDB-43298. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CMS 1.5.4

Timelineinfo

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03/17/2015 +2433 days 🔍
04/21/2019 +1496 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: joomla.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-3227 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3227
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43300
X-Force: 44205 - Joomla! User Redirect Spam fix unspecified

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 04/21/2019 09:57
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (50), 04/21/2019 09:57 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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