CVE-2014-7228: High severity joomla vulnerability

Published Nov 3, 2014

Updated

Akeeba Restore (restore.php), as used in Joomla! 2.5.4 through 2.5.25, 3.x through 3.2.5, and 3.3.0 through 3.3.4; Akeeba Backup for Joomla! Professional 3.0.0 through 4.0.2; Backup Professional for WordPress 1.0.b1 through 1.1.3; Solo 1.0.b1 through 1.1.2; Admin Tools Core and Professional 2.0.0 through 2.4.4; and CMS Update 1.0.a1 through 1.0.1, when performing a backup or update for an archive, does not delete parameters from $GET and $POST when it is cleansing $REQUEST, but later accesses $GET and $POST using the getQueryParam function, which allows remote attackers to bypass encryption and execute arbitrary code via a command message that extracts a crafted archive.

Affected Software

45 affected components

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.4

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.5

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.6

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.7

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.8

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.9

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.10

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.11

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.12

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.13

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.14

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.15

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.16

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.17

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.18

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.19

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.20

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.21

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.22

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.23

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.24

Joomla Joomla\!=2.5.25

Joomla Joomla\!=3.0.0

Joomla Joomla\!=3.0.1

Joomla Joomla\!=3.0.2

Joomla Joomla\!=3.0.3

Joomla Joomla\!=3.0.4

Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.0

Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.1

Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.2

Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.3

Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.4

Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.5

Joomla Joomla\!=3.1.6

Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.0

Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.1

Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.2

Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.3

Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.4

Joomla Joomla\!=3.2.5

Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.0

Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.1

Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.2

Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.3

Joomla Joomla\!=3.3.4

Event History

Nov 3, 2014

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-7228?

CVE-2014-7228 is classified as a critical vulnerability, allowing for remote file inclusion that can lead to code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7228?

To fix CVE-2014-7228, update Joomla! to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2014-7228?

CVE-2014-7228 affects Joomla! versions 2.5.4 through 2.5.25 and 3.x through 3.3.4.

What impact does CVE-2014-7228 have on my website?

If exploited, CVE-2014-7228 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on your website, leading to potential data breaches.

Is CVE-2014-7228 related to Akeeba Backup?

Yes, CVE-2014-7228 involves vulnerabilities found in Akeeba Backup for Joomla! and other related backup tools.