Joomla CMS up to 2.5.4 information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Joomla CMS 2.5.0/2.5.1/2.5.2/2.5.3/2.5.4. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-2748. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Joomla CMS 2.5.0/2.5.1/2.5.2/2.5.3/2.5.4 (Content Management System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to "Inadequate filtering" and a "SQL error."

The weakness was published 07/03/2012 by Nils (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-2748 since 05/14/2012. 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. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12866 (Joomla! Prior to 2.5.5 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 2.5.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (76414), SecurityFocus (BID 54073†), OSVDB (83069†), Secunia (SA49605†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-43503†). Similar entry is available at VDB-61179. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Vendor

Joomla

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Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.joomla.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CMS 2.5.5

Timelineinfo

05/14/2012 🔍
06/18/2012 +35 days 🔍
06/19/2012 +1 days 🔍
07/03/2012 +14 days 🔍
07/03/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/10/2014 +615 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +378 days 🔍
04/21/2019 +1490 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: joomla.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: Nils
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-2748 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2748
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61180
X-Force: 76414
SecurityFocus: 54073 - Joomla! Information Disclosure and Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 49605
OSVDB: 83069
Vulnerability Center: 43503 - Joomla! 2.5.0 through 2.5.4 Remote Leakage of Sensitive Information via Improper Filtered Input, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 04/21/2019 11:53
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (60), 04/21/2019 11:53 (6)
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