CVE-2008-3226: Joomla! allows attackers to access cached pages

Published Jul 18, 2008
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Updated

Joomla! allows attackers to access cached pages

Other sources

The file caching implementation in Joomla! before 1.5.4 allows attackers to access cached pages via unknown attack vectors.

— MITRE

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
Joomla joomla=1.0.13
Joomla joomla=1.0.9
Joomla joomla=1.5
Joomla joomla=1.5.0_rc1
Joomla joomla=1.5.0_beta2
Joomla joomla=1.0
Joomla joomla=1.5.2
Joomla joomla=1.0.1
Joomla joomla=1.0.3
Joomla joomla=1.0.6
Joomla joomla=1.0.8
Joomla joomla=1.0.4
Joomla joomla=1.0.2
Joomla joomla=1.5.0_beta
Joomla joomla=1.0.10
Joomla joomla=1.5.0_beta1
Joomla joomla=1.5.1
Joomla joomla=1.0.12
Joomla joomla=1.03
Joomla joomla=1.0.5
Joomla joomla=1.0.7
Joomla joomla=1.0.0
Joomla joomla<=1.5.3
Joomla joomla=1.0.11
composer/joomla/joomla-platform<1.5.4
1.5.4
composer/joomla/joomla-platform<1.5.4
1.5.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/joomla/joomla-platform to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.5.4

Event History

Jul 18, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 1, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·11:57 PM
Data Sourced
via Packagist·11:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3226?

The severity of CVE-2008-3226 is considered to be moderate as it allows unauthorized access to cached pages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3226?

To fix CVE-2008-3226, update Joomla! to version 1.5.4 or later.

3

What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2008-3226?

CVE-2008-3226 affects Joomla! versions prior to 1.5.4, including multiple 1.0.x and 1.5.x versions.

4

Can CVE-2008-3226 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-3226 can be exploited remotely since it involves accessing cached pages.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3226 classified as?

CVE-2008-3226 is classified as a security vulnerability related to improper access controls in file caching.

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