CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-4912

First published: Tue Feb 04 2020(Updated: )

Joomla! com_mailto 1.5.x through 1.5.13 has an automated mail timeout bypass.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla>=1.5.0<=1.5.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2011-4912?

    CVE-2011-4912 affects Joomla! versions 1.5.0 through 1.5.13.

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