CVE-2012-2747
First published: Tue Jul 03 2012(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.5 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors related to "Inadequate checking."
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | =2.5.0 | |
| Joomla | =2.5.0-beta1 | |
| Joomla | =2.5.0-beta2 | |
| Joomla | =2.5.0-rc1 | |
| Joomla | =2.5.1 | |
| Joomla | =2.5.2 | |
| Joomla | =2.5.3 | |
| Joomla | =2.5.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://developer.joomla.org/security/news/470-20120601-core-privilege-escalation
- http://osvdb.org/83070
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49605
- http://www.joomla.org/announcements/release-news/5427-joomla-255-released.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/19/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54073
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76415
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2747?
CVE-2012-2747 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2747?
To fix CVE-2012-2747, you should upgrade Joomla! to version 2.5.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-2747?
CVE-2012-2747 affects users of Joomla! versions 2.5.0 to 2.5.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2747?
CVE-2012-2747 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows remote attackers to gain elevated rights.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2012-2747?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2012-2747 can potentially gain unauthorized administrative access to a Joomla! site.
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