CVE-2012-1611
First published: Thu Sep 06 2012(Updated: )
Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.4 does not properly check permissions, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive "administrative back end" information via unknown attack vectors. NOTE: this might be a duplicate of CVE-2012-1599.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | =2.5.0 | |
| Joomla | =2.5.1 | |
| Joomla | =2.5.2 | |
| Joomla | =2.5.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1611?
CVE-2012-1611 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to improper permission checks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1611?
To fix CVE-2012-1611, you should upgrade Joomla! to version 2.5.4 or later.
What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2012-1611?
CVE-2012-1611 affects Joomla! versions 2.5.0 through 2.5.3.
What type of information can be exposed due to CVE-2012-1611?
CVE-2012-1611 can potentially expose sensitive administrative backend information.
Is CVE-2012-1611 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2012-1611 may be a duplicate of CVE-2012-1599.
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