Smart Related Articles Extension 1.1 on Joomla _JEXEC check dialog.php access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Smart Related Articles Extension 1.1 on Joomla. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file dialog.php of the component _JEXEC check. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-7627. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Smart Related Articles Extension 1.1 on Joomla (Joomla Component). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file dialog.php of the component _JEXEC check. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The "Smart related articles" extension 1.1 for Joomla! does not prevent direct requests to dialog.php (there is a missing _JEXEC check).

The bug was discovered 04/14/2017. The weakness was shared 04/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at extensions.joomla.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-7627 since 04/10/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

By approaching the search of inurl:dialog.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entries VDB-99743 and VDB-99745 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: 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: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/10/2017 🔍
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04/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/30/2020 +1234 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: extensions.joomla.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-7627 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7627
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99744
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-7627 - Smart related articles extension - Security Bypass Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/13/2017 12:09
Updated: 08/30/2020 07:20
Changes: 04/13/2017 12:09 (52), 08/30/2020 07:20 (8)
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Cache ID: 216:F3B:103

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