CVE-2015-8564: Input Validation
First published: Wed Dec 16 2015(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in Joomla! 3.4.x before 3.4.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via directory traversal sequences in the XML install file in an extension package archive.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla | =3.4.0 | |
| Joomla | =3.4.1 | |
| Joomla | =3.4.3 | |
| Joomla | =3.4.4 | |
| Joomla | =3.4.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8564?
CVE-2015-8564 has a moderate severity level as it allows remote attackers to exploit directory traversal vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8564?
To fix CVE-2015-8564, upgrade your Joomla installation to version 3.4.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-8564?
CVE-2015-8564 affects all Joomla! versions from 3.4.0 to 3.4.5.
What does CVE-2015-8564 exploit?
CVE-2015-8564 exploits directory traversal sequences in the XML install file of an extension package.
Can CVE-2015-8564 lead to data exposure?
Yes, CVE-2015-8564 could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive files, leading to data exposure.
- agent/type
- agent/weakness
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/joomla
- canonical/joomla
- version/joomla/3.4.0
- version/joomla/3.4.1
- version/joomla/3.4.3
- version/joomla/3.4.4
- version/joomla/3.4.5