SB2017072504 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Joomla!

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SB2017072504 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Joomla!

Published: July 25, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017072504
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11612)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11364)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain control to affected system.

The vulnerability exists within the ownership verification process in CMS installer application. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized control over the affected application.

The vulnerability does not affect already installed web sites.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References