Vulnerability identifier: #VU8538

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14595

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Joomla!
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Joomla!

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a logical error in SQL query. A remote attacker can read article intro texts when these articles are in the archived state.

Mitigation
Update to version 3.8.0.

Vulnerable software versions

Joomla!: 3.7.0 - 3.7.5

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External links
http://developer.joomla.org/security-centre.html

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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.