Full path disclosure in Joomla!

1) Information exposure through externally-generated error message

EUVDB-ID: #VU66835

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27911

CWE-ID: CWE-211 - Externally-generated error message containing sensitive information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application while handling error conditions. A remote attacker can obtain sensitive information on the system, such as full installation path of the web application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Joomla!: 4.2.0

External links

http://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/884-20220801-core-multiple-full-path-disclosures-because-of-missing-jexec-or-die-check.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.