CVE-2012-1563: High severity Joomla Joomla\! vulnerability
Published Jan 15, 2020
·Updated
Joomla! before 2.5.3 allows Admin Account Creation.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Joomla Joomla\!<2.5.3
Event History
Jan 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1563?
The severity of CVE-2012-1563 is classified as high with a score of 7.5.
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How do I fix CVE-2012-1563?
To fix CVE-2012-1563, upgrade Joomla! to version 2.5.3 or later.
3
What vulnerability does CVE-2012-1563 address?
CVE-2012-1563 addresses the vulnerability that allows unauthorized admin account creation in Joomla! versions prior to 2.5.3.
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Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2012-1563?
Joomla! versions before 2.5.3 are affected by CVE-2012-1563.
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What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2012-1563?
CVE-2012-1563 allows attackers to escalate privileges by creating unauthorized admin accounts.