#VU266 ACL security bypass in com_content component in Joomla!
Published: August 8, 2016 / Updated: August 15, 2016
Vulnerability identifier: #VU266
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Joomla!
Joomla!
Software vendor:
Joomla!
Joomla!
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to access otherwise restricted content.
The vulnerability exists in com_content component when validating ACLs for different users. A remote authenticated user can read data, which should be available only to users with edit_own level privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Update to version 3.6.1.