CVE-2011-2890: Infoleak
First published: Wed Jul 27 2011(Updated: )
The MediaViewMedia class in administrator/components/com_media/views/media/view.html.php in Joomla! 1.5.23 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors involving the base variable, leading to disclosure of the installation path, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2488.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | =1.5.11 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.13 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.3 | |
| Joomla | <=1.5.23 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.2 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.22 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.9 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.18 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.16 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.4 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.10 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.7 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.0 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.15 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.6 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.1 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.17 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.8 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.19 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.21 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.12 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.5 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.20 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.15-rc | |
| Joomla | =1.5.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2890?
CVE-2011-2890 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.
How does CVE-2011-2890 affect Joomla installations?
CVE-2011-2890 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, such as the installation path, from vulnerable Joomla installations.
Which versions of Joomla are affected by CVE-2011-2890?
CVE-2011-2890 affects Joomla versions 1.5.0 to 1.5.23, including specific earlier versions listed in the vulnerability report.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2890?
To fix CVE-2011-2890, upgrade your Joomla installation to version 1.5.24 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-2890?
The potential impacts of CVE-2011-2890 include exposure of sensitive installation details, which could be leveraged for further attacks.
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