CVE-2012-5827: Medium severity joomla vulnerability
Published Nov 11, 2012
·Updated
Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.8 and 3.0.x before 3.0.2 allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via unspecified vectors involving "Inadequate protection."
Affected Software
8 affected components
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.0
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.1
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.2
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.3
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.4
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.5
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.6
Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.7
Event History
Nov 11, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5827?
CVE-2012-5827 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for clickjacking attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-5827?
To fix CVE-2012-5827, update Joomla! to version 2.5.8 or higher, or 3.0.2 or higher.
3
What versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2012-5827?
CVE-2012-5827 affects Joomla! versions 2.5.0 through 2.5.7 and 3.0.0 through 3.0.1.
4
What type of attacks does CVE-2012-5827 allow?
CVE-2012-5827 allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks.
5
Can I still use my Joomla! site if it is vulnerable to CVE-2012-5827?
It is not recommended to use a vulnerable Joomla! site as it could be exploited for clickjacking attacks.