CVE-2011-4912: Medium severity joomla vulnerability
Published Feb 4, 2020
·Updated
Joomla! commailto 1.5.x through 1.5.13 has an automated mail timeout bypass.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Joomla Joomla\!>=1.5.0<=1.5.13
Event History
Feb 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:23 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2011-4912?
CVE-2011-4912 has a medium severity rating due to the risk of email spoofing and denial of service.
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How do I fix CVE-2011-4912?
To fix CVE-2011-4912, upgrade to a version of Joomla! above 1.5.13 where the vulnerability is patched.
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What is the impact of CVE-2011-4912 on Joomla?
CVE-2011-4912 allows attackers to bypass the email timeout, potentially leading to abuse of the email functionality.
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Is CVE-2011-4912 still a concern today?
Although CVE-2011-4912 is an older vulnerability, any websites still using Joomla! 1.5.x are at risk and should be updated.
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Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2011-4912?
CVE-2011-4912 affects Joomla! versions 1.5.0 through 1.5.13.