CVE-2012-1599
First published: Mon Dec 03 2012(Updated: )
Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.26 does not properly check permissions, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive "administrative back end information" via unknown vectors. NOTE: this might be a duplicate of CVE-2012-1611.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | =1.5.0 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.1 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.2 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.3 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.4 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.5 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.6 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.7 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.8 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.9 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.10 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.11 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.12 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.13 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.14 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.15 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.15-rc | |
| Joomla | =1.5.16 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.17 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.18 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.19 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.20 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.21 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.22 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.23 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.24 | |
| Joomla | =1.5.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1599?
CVE-2012-1599 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential unauthorized access to sensitive administrative information.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1599?
To fix CVE-2012-1599, upgrade your Joomla! installation to version 1.5.26 or later.
What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2012-1599?
CVE-2012-1599 affects all Joomla! 1.5.x versions prior to 1.5.26.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1599?
CVE-2012-1599 is an information disclosure vulnerability, allowing attackers to access sensitive data.
Can CVE-2012-1599 lead to further exploits?
Yes, the information gained through CVE-2012-1599 could potentially be used for further attacks against the Joomla! installation.
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- version/joomla/1.5.17
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