7.5
CWE
16
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-3228

First published: Fri Jul 18 2008(Updated: )

Joomla! before 1.5.4 does not configure .htaccess to apply certain security checks that "block common exploits" to SEF URLs, which has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla<=1.5.3
Joomla=1.0
Joomla=1.0.0
Joomla=1.0.1
Joomla=1.0.2
Joomla=1.0.3
Joomla=1.0.4
Joomla=1.0.5
Joomla=1.0.6
Joomla=1.0.7
Joomla=1.0.8
Joomla=1.0.9
Joomla=1.0.10
Joomla=1.0.11
Joomla=1.0.12
Joomla=1.0.13
Joomla=1.03
Joomla=1.5
Joomla=1.5.0_beta
Joomla=1.5.0_beta1
Joomla=1.5.0_beta2
Joomla=1.5.0_rc1
Joomla=1.5.1
Joomla=1.5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-3228?

    The severity of CVE-2008-3228 is considered moderate due to the potential for remote attack vectors.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-3228?

    To fix CVE-2008-3228, upgrade Joomla! to version 1.5.4 or later, which addresses the .htaccess configuration issue.

  • What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2008-3228?

    CVE-2008-3228 affects Joomla! versions prior to 1.5.4, including several earlier versions.

  • What vulnerabilities does CVE-2008-3228 expose?

    CVE-2008-3228 exposes the site to common exploits targeting SEF URLs due to improper .htaccess configuration.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-3228?

    A temporary workaround for CVE-2008-3228 could involve manually configuring .htaccess settings to block common exploits until an upgrade can be performed.

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