CVE-2015-7859: Infoleak
First published: Thu Oct 29 2015(Updated: )
The com_contenthistory component in Joomla! 3.2 before 3.4.5 does not properly check ACLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | =3.2.0 | |
| Joomla | =3.2.1 | |
| Joomla | =3.2.2 | |
| Joomla | =3.2.3 | |
| Joomla | =3.2.4 | |
| Joomla | =3.3.0 | |
| Joomla | =3.3.1 | |
| Joomla | =3.3.2 | |
| Joomla | =3.3.3 | |
| Joomla | =3.3.4 | |
| Joomla | =3.4.0 | |
| Joomla | =3.4.1 | |
| Joomla | =3.4.2 | |
| Joomla | =3.4.3 | |
| Joomla | =3.4.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7859?
CVE-2015-7859 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7859?
To fix CVE-2015-7859, update Joomla to version 3.4.5 or later where the ACL checks have been improved.
What kind of information can be exposed due to CVE-2015-7859?
CVE-2015-7859 allows remote attackers to potentially access sensitive information that is not properly restricted by access control settings.
Which Joomla versions are affected by CVE-2015-7859?
Joomla versions 3.2.0 to 3.4.4 are vulnerable to CVE-2015-7859.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7859?
There are no officially recommended workarounds for CVE-2015-7859; the best course of action is to upgrade to a secure version.
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