CVE-2011-2891: Infoleak
First published: Wed Jul 27 2011(Updated: )
Joomla! 1.6.x before 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an empty Itemid array parameter to index.php, which reveals the installation path in an error message, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2488.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | =1.6-beta15 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta12 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta3 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta13 | |
| Joomla | =1.6.1 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta8 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta5 | |
| Joomla | =1.6.0 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta1 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta6 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta7 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta14 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta11 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta2 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-alpha2 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-alpha | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta4 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-rc1 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta9 | |
| Joomla | =1.6-beta10 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/6
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/341-20110402-core-information-disclosure.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/27/8
- http://bl0g.yehg.net/2011/04/joomla-161-and-lower-information.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68881
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2891?
CVE-2011-2891 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to disclose installation paths.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2891?
To fix CVE-2011-2891, upgrade Joomla! to version 1.6.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-2891?
CVE-2011-2891 affects Joomla! versions 1.6.x prior to 1.6.2, including various beta versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2891?
CVE-2011-2891 is an information disclosure vulnerability.
Can CVE-2011-2891 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-2891 can be exploited remotely by sending an empty Itemid array parameter to index.php.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/joomla
- canonical/joomla
- version/joomla/1.6-beta15
- version/joomla/1.6-beta12
- version/joomla/1.6-beta3
- version/joomla/1.6-beta13
- version/joomla/1.6.1
- version/joomla/1.6-beta8
- version/joomla/1.6-beta5
- version/joomla/1.6.0
- version/joomla/1.6-beta1
- version/joomla/1.6-beta6
- version/joomla/1.6-beta7
- version/joomla/1.6-beta14
- version/joomla/1.6-beta11
- version/joomla/1.6-beta2
- version/joomla/1.6-alpha2
- version/joomla/1.6-alpha
- version/joomla/1.6-beta4
- version/joomla/1.6-rc1
- version/joomla/1.6-beta9
- version/joomla/1.6-beta10