CVE-2009-3946: Infoleak
First published: Mon Nov 16 2009(Updated: )
Joomla! before 1.5.15 allows remote attackers to read an extension's XML file, and thereby obtain the extension's version number, via a direct request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | <=1.5.14 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.0 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.1 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.2 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.3 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.4 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.5 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.6 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.7 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.8 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.9 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.10 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.11 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.12 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3946?
CVE-2009-3946 has been classified with a medium severity, allowing for potential information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3946?
To fix CVE-2009-3946, upgrade Joomla! to version 1.5.15 or later.
What does CVE-2009-3946 exploit?
CVE-2009-3946 exploits a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read an extension's XML file.
Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2009-3946?
Joomla! versions prior to 1.5.15, including 1.5.0 to 1.5.14, are affected by CVE-2009-3946.
Can CVE-2009-3946 lead to further vulnerabilities?
Yes, the information gathered through CVE-2009-3946 could assist attackers in exploiting other vulnerabilities in the system.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/joomla
- canonical/joomla
- version/joomla/1.5.14
- version/joomla/1.5.0
- version/joomla/1.5.1
- version/joomla/1.5.2
- version/joomla/1.5.3
- version/joomla/1.5.4
- version/joomla/1.5.5
- version/joomla/1.5.6
- version/joomla/1.5.7
- version/joomla/1.5.8
- version/joomla/1.5.9
- version/joomla/1.5.10
- version/joomla/1.5.11
- version/joomla/1.5.12
- version/joomla/1.5.13